J.R. Smith: If Carmelo Signs With Heat, I'll Stop Talking To Him
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- If -- and when -- Carmelo Anthony opts out of his contract and becomes a free agent, he'll have no shortage of suitors.
Imagine if the 2013 NBA scoring champion actually bolted Manhattan to join forces with the "Big 3" in South Beach?
The dynamic scorer would likely become public enemy No. 1 in Manhattan. He would also, it appears, lose a friend.
On Saturday, a Twitter user asked Knicks guard J.R. Smith if he would continue talking to Anthony if his teammate signed with Miami.
Smith didn't mince words.
@B_Eds517 nope
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) June 14, 2014
Ouch. It doesn't get much colder than that.
Smith later softened his stance a bit, but it's clear that he won't be pleased if the Knicks' superstar leaves town.
My opinion is let him do him RT @binmatar_7: @TheRealJRSmith @MMmvp56 hes your friend we want 2 know about your opinion
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) June 14, 2014
It's widely expected that Anthony will opt out of his deal next week and explore his options. But even if he does opt out, it's very conceivable that he could end up re-signing with New York.
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