Read Amar’e Stoudemire’s goodbye poem to New York City

Amar’e Stoudemire is leaving the New York Knicks after requesting a buyout of his contract but leaves the city on good terms and even wrote a heartfelt poem to say goodbye.

The massive contract the Knicks handed Amar’e Stoudemire when he was a free agent a few years ago didn’t work out as the former All-Star power forward with the Phoenix Suns wasn’t the same explosive player he was with the Suns.

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If you were fixated on the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night you may have missed the announcement from the Knicks moments after the game ended when the club decided to buyout his contract at his request and waive him.

Stoudemire posted a poem he wrote to his Instagram page on Monday afternoon to express his gratitude and thank the city of New York and Knicks fans for his time in the Big Apple.

"Poem by: Amar’e StoudemireNY NY what a beautiful cityA place where you can hang out with Anna, JayZ & DiddyIts a place absent of excuses and patienceIf your smart, you can meet leaders of every nationNY NY big city of dreamsEverything in NY isnt always what it seemsIn the land where the jungle is concreteThe money flows Dow Jones and Wall StreetHome of #STATcity and the #Knickstape Orginator,Shalom to all my fans, Salute to all my haters.Peace and LoveAmar’e Carsares Stoudemire Sr."

Stoudemire hay have lost the explosion that made him one of the game’s most dominant post players and rebounders due to wear and tear on his knees, but he hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to expressing himself in a creative and thoughtful manner.

When he clears waivers, Stoudemire is expected to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

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