Carmelo Anthony is no longer a Knick after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and the Chicago Bulls' 2018 second-round draft pick.
On Twitter, he made the trade official by posting a farewell letter to all of his devout Knicks fans.
Dear NEW YORK,
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) September 25, 2017
From the day I first met you, I knew we were meant to be together... https://t.co/0kFojmkrve pic.twitter.com/iMbLpTmZtk
Shortly after posting a heartfelt goodbye, there was an outpouring of nostalgia and sadness from fans:
— Puneet (@puneetsingh) September 25, 2017
— Fiebre Amarilla (@carrotnacho) September 25, 2017
Bro chill!!!! pic.twitter.com/elJ8peoopN
— Don Snow (@DHPBJ) September 25, 2017
#ThankYouMelo pic.twitter.com/uQoOQ1VdsA
— Eddie Blaze (@EddieBlaes) September 25, 2017
But but...you're meant to be here pic.twitter.com/aGCz9dE2t7
— Chuck Storm (@VEGALLIANCE) September 25, 2017
— 🇨🇦Q (@duffer108) September 25, 2017
— WapKonKev ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ (@YourLegalDealer) September 25, 2017
@carmeloanthony pic.twitter.com/g12uTioji9
— Tanguy QiBasket (@BasketWorld7) September 25, 2017
Needless to say, many fans are sad to see Carmelo go, but it seems like the majority are wishing him the best of luck in Oklahoma City.
Good luck Carmelo! pic.twitter.com/XE72OfUrDu
— MaRaYu9 (@marayu9) September 25, 2017
Thank you for the memories! Best of luck! pic.twitter.com/zOj7ZnzgsL
— Delblogo (@Delblogo) September 25, 2017
You'll be missed! Get that ring and come back! #StayMe7o pic.twitter.com/XBISIOadyw
— VÃctor Glum (@VictorGlum) September 25, 2017