The case against retiring Carmelo Anthony's Knicks jersey in the MSG rafters

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[{"selector":"#anim-c43abd20-9f23-4911-9caf-d06de961fc85 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(24.50980392156863%, 20.852188124243032%) scale(1.4901960784313726)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Lack of Championships: The Knicks have retired jerseys of legendary champions; Melo's tenure yielded no championships or even NBA Finals appearances.

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[{"selector":"#anim-adc410e9-0f95-404f-8d03-d0aa9b69aef2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.470587789120497%, 0, 0) translate(24.50980392156863%, 20.852188124243032%) scale(1.4901960784313726)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Shorter Stay: Many Knicks legends had longer, more enduring careers with the team, while Melo played just over six seasons in the Big Apple.

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