Sources: High-ranking Knicks official tried to persuade Carmelo Anthony to stay before trade to ThunderA look back at how the Melo deal impacted the team and his career12/10/2019, 4:49 PMApr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) inspects the ball before a game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner