Speculation persists about the possible retirement of Carmelo Anthony's Jersey with the Hall of Fame induction on the horizon for the Knicks legend.
In the bustling world of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the New York Knicks have a rich history of legendary players, and one name that stands out is Carmelo Anthony. From 2011-2017, Anthony donned the iconic blue and orange, elevating the Knicks organization during his time there.
During his tenure, Anthony averaged an impressive 24.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. His contributions helped the Knicks make three playoff appearances, in 2011, 2012, and 2013. However, their playoff runs were not as successful as fans had hoped, with losses in the first round in 2011 and 2012, and a heartbreaking Eastern Conference Semifinals loss to the Indiana Pacers in 2013.
The question of Anthony's jersey being retired by the Knicks was recently posed by a fan on Twitter, @NyCitee. This question sparked a debate among fans and pundits alike. Ian Begley of SNY.TV stated that there remains strong support internally for retiring Anthony's number. However, it is not officially in the cards as of yet.
The decision to retire or not retire a player's number is a significant one, and ultimately lies with Knicks owner James Dolan. The Knicks have ten players whose number is already retired at Madison Square Garden: Walt Frazier (#10), Earl Monroe (#15), Willis Reed (#19), Dave DeBusschere (#22), Bill Bradley (#24), Patrick Ewing (#33), and Dick Barnett (#12).
Anthony, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this month, has not yet had his jersey retired by the Knicks. In a conversation with reporters, Anthony stated that he would have retired if the Knicks had won during his time with the team. He played alongside J.R. Smith, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Iman Shumpert during that stretch, forming a formidable team that brought excitement to the Big Apple.
As the Knicks continue their journey, the question of Anthony's jersey retirement remains a topic of discussion among fans. Only time will tell if the number 7 will join the list of retired numbers at Madison Square Garden, honoring one of the most prolific players in the Knicks' history.
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