Mar 28, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo Anthony has an uncanny ability to maintain transparency with the general population. This time around, the New York Knicks star took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the fans.

Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks are engaged in a long-term relationship. Anthony is closing in on completing the second season of his five-year contract, which means New York has at least two more guaranteed years with ‘Melo before his player option for 2018-19 comes into play.

Anthony took to Twitter to thank the Knicks fans who haven’t turned their back on their beloved franchise—or the star who represents it.

S/o to the @nyknicks fans who have been supporting us since day 1…and never looked back. #ThankYou #StayMe7o pic.twitter.com/QD48onPgWf — Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) March 31, 2016

It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to view Anthony as anything but a blessing for the Knicks.

The losses have been coming with more consistency than the wins, but that’s not the only point of emphasis. Anthony has selflessly embraced the task of mentoring the player, Kristaps Porzingis, who will one day replace him as the face of the franchise.

That may seem like a given responsibility of the franchise player, but it takes a special individual to embrace such a challenge in the manner Anthony has.

Furthermore, Anthony went out of his way to request fewer minutes in order to get the younger players more playing time. He did so after New York was eliminated from the playoffs, which is yet another sign that he has the organization’s best interests in mind.

The least that Knicks fans can do is offer Anthony their support for as long as he’s donning the orange and blue.

Anthony’s selflessness is quite surprising given the gauntlet he’s run on the road to optimism in New York. He’s played for four head coaches, including current interim head coach Kurt Rambis, and has willingly embraced a countless number of teammates, starting lineups, and systems.

When things have gone awry, Anthony has maintained transparency with the media and fans by voicing his opinion and never biting his tongue.

Much has been said about Anthony’s no-trade clause, with many hypothesizing that it should be waived. Under such circumstances, Phil Jackson would trade Anthony, thus acquiring intriguing assets, and send the 31-year-old to a team that gives him an immediate opportunity to win.

Anthony has shot down every one of those rumors, remaining loyal to the franchise and expressing his desire to remain in New York.

Anthony, who saved Syracuse Orange basketball and is now attempting to do the same for the lower region of New York, is as loyal to the fans as the true supporters are to the Knicks.