Carmelo Anthony clarifies remarks on Jeremy Lin's contract

Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin addressed past misunderstandings in a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn show. Anthony stated he never called Lin’s $25 million contract ‘ridiculous,’ but did express concerns about its significant increase in salary during the final year. He explained that his comments were misinterpreted, leading to confusion about his views on Lin's worth. Lin discussed his feelings regarding his departure from the Knicks, revealing he felt pressured to leave after not receiving a contract offer from the team. The episode reflects on their time together in New York and the factors that influenced Lin's move to the Houston Rockets in 2012.

• 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Carmelo Anthony says he never called Jeremy Lin’s $25M contract ‘ridiculous’