Carmelo Anthony reveals why Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving rejected Knicks

New York Knicks have worst record in 2019-20 NBA season. team hold a disastrous 4-18 record at time of ir former coach David Fizdale’s firing. After spending entire 2018-19 season holding back funds to sign two superstars, y failed to land even one of two. Had Knicks been able to sign ir summer target Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, things would have very different. However, both stars decided to sign with Brooklyn Nets in off-season.

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Carmelo Anthony on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decision

Carmelo Anthony, who is currently playing for Portland Trail Blazers, had previously played for Knicks and he is isn’t surprised that his former side blew things up in terms of signing hottest free nts in summer. Melo also revealed that he kws why KD and Kyrie chose to play for Nets. He said that y took that decision because y wanted to win and have fun.

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Speaking to international media, Melo said that he doesn’t think decision surprised him. He said everyone had read Kevin Durant’s quote about why it was tough for Knicks to attract quality players. According to him, Knicks' record in NBA wasn't as glorious as that of Lakers or Nets. 

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Carmelo Anthony's stint with Knicks 

Carmelo Anthony, who was traded to Knicks back in 2011, played re for six and a half seasons with team. During his stint, he didn’t have much success. y only made playoffs twice and were never a serious threat to compete for  championship. Melo kws first-hand how dysfunctional Knicks are right w.

Will Knicks be able to bounce back and prove ir naysayers wrong? Only time will tell that.