Carmelo Anthony Gives Touching Tribute to New Yorkers Before Knicks Game

The superstar small forward spoke directly to fans before the game

Carmelo Anthony took the microphone at Madison Square Garden last night to address Knicks fans who had braved the destruction of Hurricane Sandy to watch the team play.

Despite the advice of many, including the Heat's Dwyane Wade, who believed that the league should cancel the game, the Knicks took on the Heat last night in their first game of the season. In an emotional appeal, the Knickerbockers' small forward thanked the fans for coming out to support the team and the city of New York.

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Melo wasn't done giving, though. He also dropped 30 points and 10 rebounds as the Knicks beat the defending NBA champs like they stole something, 104-84.