The change from superstar Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder is perfect.The team announced the agreement on the transfer with the New York Knicks on Monday.In exchange for the ten-time all-star, the Thunder Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round pick of the 2018 Drafts to the Knicks.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Carmelo to Oklahoma City.In addition to his skills, experience and unique talents, Carmelo is another full professional with a flawless character in our team,”said General Manager Sam Presti.Anthony plays alongside MVP Russell Westbrook and Paul George among others.
The 33-year-old Anthony, who was drafted in 2003 together with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, moved to New York in 2011 from the Denver Nuggets.In the last four years, however, the two-time champion did not qualify for the playoffs, which is why Anthony has been flirting with a change for quite some time.
“This deal works in our eyes for the franchise and for Carmelo.We thank him for seven years in the Knicks uniform and for all he has achieved for the city of New York, away from the courts.He has used his platform to address social issues,”said Knicks President Steve Mills,”as we have already said: this is a fresh start for the New York Knicks,” GM Scott Perry said they have committed two 25-year-olds who can be developed,”this trade has given us scoring and aggressiveness for our frontcourt and strengthened our shooting from the outside”.
After the departure of superstar Kevin Durant in 2016, Oklahoma City had already signed Olympic gold medallist George von den Indiana Pacers for the coming season and upgraded his squad considerably.