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Carmelo Anthony Wants to Retire as a Knick

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“They pulled all the strings to get me here, and I wanted to be here, you know. And I want to retire in New York, let’s be quite frank. I think a lot of people jumped the gun when I said I wanted to be a free agent. And yeah, I want people to come to play in New York. I want them to want to play in New York. I want New York to be that place where guys want to come play in New York.”

 

— Carmelo Anthony, in an interview Thursday with TNT.

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Knicks Media Day Quotes & Tweets

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Knicks Media Day Quotes & Tweets

The best / most important quotes from members of the Knicks from today’s Media Day Session, along with analysis from reporters.

  1. The day started with an announcement that the Knicks had picked up Mike Woodson’s option for the 2014-2015 season.
  2. ByNateTaylor

    Nate Taylor
     @ByNateTaylor
    The Knicks announce they have picked up the option on Mike Woodson’s contract for the 2014-15 season.
  3. MikeWoodsonPls

    Mic Wudsen@MikeWoodsonPls
    KOACH WUDSEN HAZ JOB SEKURITEEEEE
  4. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    Knicks pick up option on Mike Woodson. Don’t equate that with job security…just means Woodson gets a golden parachute if he’s fired.
  5. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson is 72-34 as Knicks coach.
  6. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Knicks Media Day set to start with new president and GM Steve Mills speaking first.
  7. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Steve Mills says his new job “came about suddenly.” When Dolan approached him, he thought he had the “skill set” to rebuild organization.
  8. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Mills says he will be “leaning” on the personnel men such as Gabriel, Warkentien, Mark Hughes early on.
  9. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Steve Mills: “Our goal is to a win a championship this year. We think we have a good chance to do that.”
  10. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Mills on several occasions sys won’t address the unorthodox timing. Says that’s more a question for Dolan, who is not here.
  11. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Mills on what James Dolan and he discussed: “Jim and I talked a lot about making this a place that people want to come play.”
  12. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    Steve Mills just confirmed that he is considering adding someone to work directly under him. Could be someone from within.
  13. StevePopper

    Steve Popper@StevePopper
    Well, if you were hoping Steve Mills would clear up the Grunwald ouster, you’ll be left wanting. Maybe JR will clear it up.
  14. Mike Woodson begins to field questions
  15. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson said Knicks want Melo to stay, but they’re worried about this season, defending their Division title and competing for an NBA title.
  16. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Mike Woodson said Amar’e Stoudemire had another “minor procedure” on his knee. He said he’s “rehabbing nicely.”
  17. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson on Glen: “I have nothing to do with that change. I wish him nothing but the best from the bottom of my heart.”
  18. The conversation turns to JR Smith’s suspension…
  19. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson says hopes to have J.R. back for the first game. Which means sixth game after five-game suspension.
  20. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson on J.R.’s suspension: “I don’t condone anything like that. J.R. knows he made a major mistake. Hopefully learning experience.”
  21. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    J.R. Smith: “I’m more disappointed because I let my teammates down more than anything. I let Mr. Dolan down.”
  22. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson on J.R.’s 5-game ban. “I’m sure he will apologize to this organization and his teammates b/c we’ve made a major commitment to him.”
  23. … and his knee
  24. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    J.R. Smith admits he waited until after he signed to have surgery because his first obligation was to take care of his family. More honesty
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