Carmelo To Knicks Fan: 'You Are Stuck With Me Buddy, Deal With It'
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Knicks fans seem to have a love/hate relationship with Carmelo Anthony.
The small forward, who has played in New York since 2011, is one of the most dynamic scorers in the league.
But many critics doubt his ability to lead and carry a team to a championship. His defending has also been criticized for years.
Last summer, the eight-time All-Star signed a five-year, $124 million deal to stay with the Knicks. The first year of the contract was a mess. An injury-plagued Anthony missed 42 games, and the 'Bockers went a franchise-worst 17-65.
During a recent exchange on Melo's Instagram page, a fan questioned the 31-year-old's commitment to winning.
Anthony fired back, and didn't pull any punches in the process.
"Shows how little you know about me," the veteran wrote. "Staying in NY shows that I do care. If I would have left, what would you have said then? 'Oh, Melos wack for leaving. He turned his back on NY'. FOH. You are stuck with me buddy. Deal with it.
"If you want me gone, I'll personally walk you into the front office so you can plead your case of the Knicks trading me. Hope you have bail money bc they might have you arrested for Disturbing the Peace."
Anthony averaged 24.2 points, 3.1 assists and 6.6 rebounds in 35.7 minutes per game last season.
