It’s basically a foregone conclusion that Carmelo Anthony will be a free agent this summer, and the New York Knicks superstar says that if that’s the route that leads him to his first NBA title, then so be it. Per Basketball Insiders:
Melo on Sportscenter: "I want to win a championship. If I have to become a free agent in order to do that, then that's what I have to do."
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) February 14, 2014
Melo also did say that he felt he could help attract other free agents to NY by becoming a free agent…
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) February 14, 2014
Melo also intimated that money wouldn't be the most important factor: "I've made plenty of money, enough that I could retire right now…"
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) February 14, 2014