Afflalo on Joining Knicks: Melo ‘had a lot to do with it’

The veteran shooting guard (Arron Afflalo) also said (Carmelo) Anthony was instrumental in him signing with the Knicks, and he’s happy to be reunited with him.

“I believe he had a lot to do with it,” said Afflalo, who signed a two-year, $16-million deal. “I know they value his opinion here in the organization. He was a big part of me getting here. He’s very happy that I’m here. He spoke highly of me when asked, and that’s all you can ask for.”

Source: Al Iannazzone of Newsday