Carmelo Anthony

The star forward is retiring as the No. 9 scorer in league history, after almost two decades in the NBA, an NCAA title and three Olympic gold medals.
The decorated forward told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith he “didn’t understand” where his release came from.
Recent friction between Carmelo Anthony and Knicks management proves it is time for the star forward to move on to better things.
Sports has long been considered as having value beyond entertainment. The benefits of sports have included instilling discipline and teamwork for youth in need of guidance.