Carmelo Anthony has outlasted Phil Jackson in New York, but perhaps for not much longer. The Knicks are exploring the possibility of a buyout for Anthony, though reports indicate that decision won’t be made until the team finds a new general manager.
If Anthony is bought out, though, he enters free agency and gets to decide what team he plays for next. And those interested need to understand that certain geographic limitations are in play here. Namely, proximity to his ex-wife La La and their son.
La La appeared on Hot 95 in New York on Friday and was asked about Anthony’s possible buyout and where he would play next. Her preference? Somewhere near New York.
La La on staying near her and Melo's son: "Cleveland's close." (@HOT97)
Seemed innocent and she named a bunch of teams. But still…🤔 pic.twitter.com/L1k0HYW46i
— Thomas Duffy (@TJDhoops) June 30, 2017
“My preference is to stay as close to Kiyan as possible,” La La said. “As his momma, that’s my priority.”
The hosts suggested a few cities that are close to New York, such as Washington D.C.
“Cleveland’s close,” she offers, while other cities also made the cut. Boston was also mentioned and, of course, she joked that New York is very close to New York.
This could be much ado about nothing in a summer packed with transactions, but it certainly grabbed the attention of basketball Twitter on a day where everyone is grasping for any kind of free agent news. The Cavaliers have their own things to figure out, namely finding a new general manger for their own team. But Cavaliers fans hoping to add another piece to the super team puzzle can take solace in the fact that La La seems on board with Anthony playing near Lake Erie.
If Anthony is bought out, his family situation will absolutely play a part in where he decides to go. If the east coast is a priority for La La, it might be for Anthony as well. Sorry, Rockets fans.
