Mon Sep 22 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony Claims Lakers Year Was Statistically His Best, Despite Legendary Knicks Tenure

**NEW YORK** – Newly inducted Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, revered for his time with the New York Knicks, has sparked debate by stating that his most statistically impressive season was his final one, played with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-22.

The declaration came during an appearance on “Ctrl the Narrative,” where Anthony pointed to analytics and efficiency as justification. “In all honesty, my best year that I’ve ever had was with the Lakers,” Anthony said, as reported by Pro Football Network. “When you look at the numbers and the efficiency and field goal percent, we’re in a game of numbers now and analytics, so if you look at analytics, the Lakers’ year was one of my best years out of 19 seasons.”

This claim is surprising, given Anthony’s remarkable six seasons with the Knicks, a period that saw him become an All-Star every year and win the NBA scoring title in 2012-13.

Despite the statistical argument, Anthony’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with the Knicks and the city of New York. He expressed his profound connection to the city during his recent Hall of Fame induction speech. “To the New York Knicks, to the city of New York, the Mecca of basketball: you gave me more than a jersey. You gave me an identity,” he stated, emphasizing the profound impact New York had on his career and identity. He continued to express his gratitude to the Knicks organization for believing in him, saying his soul will always echo on 33rd and Seventh, “Once a Knick always a Knick.”

While Anthony’s claim about his Lakers season may hold weight from a purely analytical standpoint, his most iconic and memorable years undoubtedly occurred in New York. The city and its passionate fanbase will forever remember him as a Knick, highlighting the enduring power of legacy and connection over raw statistics.

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