Ricey
Years ago
Knicks sign Amare so he can retire with them. Why? Surely a waste of money of some sort, but then again it is the Knicks.
Will Amare go to Europe, China or Australia now?
It's a respect thing. He went to the Knicks as a franchise player when no one else would. He gave that city his all, and this is a nice gesture and also decent little off season media hype. A lot of pro athletes do it, NFL mlb etc I think it's a nice touch. At his peak this guy was a beast and not a top 10 pick either, they don't come around too often. Google his suns highlights.
MACDUB
Years ago
Don't think they wasted any money
He signed a 1 year non-guaranteed contract so he could retire. So im tipping they don't have to pay it all out..just the pro rated balance on the number of days.
Such a great player and a great person as well.
Was a privilege to watch at PHX.
Don't think you're ever going to see Nash and Amare type of P&R basketball ever again..it was beautiful.
I believe there's no such thing. 10 day contract is the smallest isn't it?
Ricky
Years ago
I dont know why ppl continue to doubt me until I have to bring in a link.. are you related to Dazz by any chance?
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/amare-stoudemire-signs-one-day-contract-with-knicks-retires-from-nba/
Ricey
Years ago
Google his Suns highlights. I'm not some 14 year old on holidays mate lol
Why not retire with Suns, who his peak was with? Just odd to do it with the Knicks.
Ricey, if you read any of the articles relating to this, he has made it pretty clear his heart was always in NYC. 'Once a Knick always a Knick', so no, its not odd at all, its a nice nostalgic sports moment and an actual class move by an organization looking to be better, than all those bad years past.
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