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Carmelo Anthony asks Baltimore rioters to stop

By Mike Dyce

Feb 6, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Carmelo Anthony has posted a message to his Instagram account asking the rioters in Baltimore to stop.

The nation has been captivated by what is going on in Baltimore. Residents are rightfully upset about the tragic death of Freddie Gray, and while some have protested peacefully others have rioted.

We’ve already seen notable athletes like former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speak out about the protests. Now New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has come out and posted a statement on his Instagram account, asking the rioters to stop destroying the city.

The caption reads as follows:

“We all want Justice. And our city will get the answers we are looking for. My deepest sympathy goes out to the GRAY Family. To see my city in a State of Emergency is just shocking. We need to protect our city, not destroy it. What happens when we get the answers that we want, and the media attention is not there anymore? We go back to being the same ol Baltimore City again. If not yourself, then Think about the youth. How this will impact them. Let’s build our city up not tear it down. Although, we want justice, let’s look at the real issues at hand. For example, When was the last school built in Baltimore? That’s just one example. I know my community is fed up. I’m all about fighting for what we believe in. The anger, the resentment, the neglect that our community feels right now, will not change over night. Continue, fighting for what you believe in. But remember, it takes no time to destroy something. But, it can take forever to build it back up. Peace7. #Thisonehitshome #BeMore #LetsNotFallForTheTrap “Please Understand What State Of Emergency Mean”(Destroy and Conquer) #StayMe7o”

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