Now that the Carmelo Anthony era is officially a wrap in New York and the All-Star is moving on to greener pastures to try to make it work in Oklahoma City with the Thunder, he has to say goodbye. It’s bittersweet for him because we all knew how much he tried to make it work with the organization and how fed up he was by the end of it.
‘Melo wrote a heartfelt letter today to his fans in the Big Apple, talking about his journey there and what he learned during his tenure with the Knicks.
At the end of the day, the city will always have his heart.
New York equipped me to make it in any other place in the world. It taught me how to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable. Saying Goodbye is the hardest thing to do. I never thought I would, especially to you. No one will ever take your place. It’s hard to find someone like you, so know you will always be missed. You helped me laugh. You dried my tears. Because of you, I have no fears. You came into my life and I was blessed. It’s time to raise my hand and say goodbye. It’s not the end, because like I’ve always said, NYC ‘til the end.
I’ve known you for years now, and I must say they’ve been the best years I’ve ever had. You helped me become the person I am today. I just want you to know YOU will always be in my heart. No matter what happens, I will always LOVE YOU. Although this goodbye is just temporary, this is the hardest goodbye for me to say. I wipe the tears off my cheek and smile at the same time because I know that we will meet again someday. “I’ve had my shining moments, upon this life darkened stage.” And in my BOOK of WONDERMENTS, you will never be just another page. Your bright lights will travel with me far past when all the other lights go out.”
He also thanked the organization, owner Jim Dolan, everyone working for the Knicks and most importantly, his fans. Plus, those who will keep riding with the Knicks after he leaves.
You can read the entire letter over on his website.