“So, nobody’s sneaking up on anybody anymore. That banner is going up there and the target goes on [the backs of the Knicks] instantly. Every team is going to circle the Knicks on the schedule, so that price of being champs in New York. You better embrace it and it’s going to be a fun ride.”

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

Anthony warned that the target goes on the Knicks' backs instantly once the banner goes up, and urged them to embrace the price of being champs in New York.