“So, I started to turn that part of my brain off and operating that way. To be a fan of basketball and the New York Knicks and of the players that were out there representing. It’s a beautiful thing, because as a former player, I love those moments. I live for those moments. The tip-in was like – ah! That was a moment! Jalen Brunson’s three was a moment. So, I understand what the Garden feels like in those moments, but that moment right there was special.”

Carmelo Anthony · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

Anthony described turning off his competitive mindset to enjoy being a fan, recalling key moments like the OG Anunoby tip-in and Jalen Brunson's three-pointer as special Garden moments.