Carmelo Anthony Says He Will Likely Shut It Down After All-Star Game
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NBA via New York Knicks(NEW YORK) — New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony said in an interview with ESPN Radio Thursday that it is “very likely” he will shut it down for the season after the All-Star Game.
“It’s very likely. It’s very likely. Now I’ve got to start thinking about the future,” Anthony said to Marc Stein, Marc Kestecher and P.J. Carlesimo on ESPN Radio. “This season is this season. So I really want to just sit down with my team and sit down with the proper people to just kind of plan this thing out and see exactly what I have to do to get done and just to fix it.”
Anthony has been dealing with soreness in his left knee for months, and is playing for a Knicks team that has the worst record in the NBA.
Although he is hurt, Anthony expects to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. It’s the first time New York City has hosted the game since 1998.
“Even if I come out and just play a couple minutes and just wave,” Anthony said. “I don’t think the fans deserve (seeing me miss the game). They voted me in for a reason, so at least I can show them that I appreciate that by just participating in the game.”
The 30-year-old Anthony has played in 40 games this season, averaging 24.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. The Knicks are 0-13 with Anthony out of the lineup.
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