Carmelo Anthony: Top 5 Moments Of New York Knicks Career

4. ‘Melo, Bernard, and Michael

Carmelo Anthony has made his legacy by scoring in ways that most can only dream of. On April 2, 2013, Anthony gave New York Knicks fans a first-hand look at that ability by torching the Miami Heat—on the road—for 50 points on 18-of-26 shooting—69.2 percent, for those keeping track.

Little did we know that the 50-point eruption was the start of something bigger.

The following evening, Anthony dominated the Atlanta Hawks—on the road—by recording 40 points on 17-of-27 shooting—63.0 percent. With the hype mounting, and a return to Madison Square Garden looming, Anthony knew he had to do something special for the Knicks faithful.

A man of the people, Anthony went off for 41 points on 17-of-28 shooting—60.7 percent—in front of a crowd of Knicks fans with high expectations.

The performance completed what remains one of the greatest individual stretches in NBA history. Anthony joined Bernard King, who achieved the feat in 1984-85, as the only Knicks to score 40-plus points in three straight games.

Anthony also became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1991-92 to score 40-plus points on 60 percent shooting or better in three consecutive outings.

For what it’s worth, Anthony’s next three games after that 40-point streak were just as impressive. He tallied 36 points and 12 rebounds in the first, 36 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in the second, and 36 points and 19 rebounds in the third.

It was a magnificent stretch of basketball from one of the greatest scorers to ever don the orange and blue.

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