The Knicks' star admitted he will probably undergo surgery to repair a recurring knee trouble after he gets through Sunday's All-Star Game.
Carmelo Anthony is expected to finally succumb to the knee pain that has limited him all season. The New York Knicks star told ESPN Radio he is "very likely" to stop playing after Sunday's All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden.
Anthony said he will play in the All-Star Game itself "even if it's just a few minutes," but that will likely be it. He has missed 13 games this season with pain in his left knee, which began early in the season.
Despite the pain, Anthony had been reluctant to get surgery or sit out extended periods of time. He told reporters in December that he felt he needed to play because the Knicks' roster was so short-handed. Yet a week later, coach Derek Fisher acknowledged the possibility that Anthony would need to be shelved to get healthy.
Nevertheless, Anthony returned later in January, determined to continue playing through the pain. He suited up in 10 of the next Knicks' 12 games after a six-game break and helped lead them to a few victories after a dreadful start. But he reinjured the knee in Monday's loss to the Heat and spoke openly about needing to go under the knife after the All-Star Game.
A popular theory is that Anthony would normally have sat out far sooner than this, but felt obligated to play through the pain because New York is hosting the All-Star Game. Anthony didn't exactly deny this view, telling reporters "maybe" when asked if he would have undergone knee surgery sooner were it not for the All-Star Game. Anthony was voted in as an Eastern Conference starter.
Anthony is averaging over 24 points per game for the 10-43 Knicks, though his scoring efficiency is down.
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