Count Ron Artest among the many that hope Carmelo Anthony ends up playing for the Knicks.

"I hope they get him," Artest said of the Knicks before quickly and playfully adding, "Well, I'm not promoting anyone."

Artest, a native of Queensbridge, says he follows the team closely.

"I'm a big Knick fan," he said."I'm very happy [with the Knicks this year]. I hope I'm still alive to be able to play against the Knicks in the championship one day."