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Tim Hardaway Jr. introduced by Knicks, want Carmelo Anthony back

NEW YORK -- New Knick Tim Hardaway Jr., who was close to Carmelo Anthony during his previous stint in New York Knicks, says it's an "odd feeling" knowing that Anthony may be traded.

Hardaway Jr. knows that Anthony has to do what's best for his family and himself, but the young shooting guard made clear on Monday that he'd like to see Anthony remain in New York.

"Yes, we definitely want him back -- no question," Hardaway Jr. said during an introductory meeting with the media at Knicks youth camp. "Just having that veteran leader out there on the floor, a go-to guy who can get you a bucket any given moment of the game, it's great.