Carmelo Anthony's stint in Oklahoma City was a brief one, but it was clearly a meaningful stopover for him. 

Anthony spent last season playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George for the Thunder, and though things didn't work out as GM Sam Presti might envisaged when he traded for the former Knicks star, the Melo experiment was certainly worth a roll of the dice. 

Anthony was shipped on this offseason, in a deal with Atlanta that saw Dennis Schroder move in the other direction, before being released by the Hawks without ever pulling on the jersey and subsequently signing with the Rockets this week. 

Anthony was never really a good fit in OKC, and struggled at times with his shooting and adjusting to an off the ball roll which occasionally involved coming off the bench. 

Nevertheless, the 10-time All Star was obviously appreciative of his time with the organisation and went out of his way to thank everyone in the building as well as the fans in a farewell letter for The Oklahoman.

His letter comes just a day after he signed a one-year veterans minimum deal with the Rockets, and it appears that he truly did enjoy his time in OKC. 

"Thank You, OKC" he began. 

"I know it was only one season, but from the time I arrived in OKC, I was greeted with so much love from The Team, The Organization, and of course the INCREDIBLE fans of this amazing city. Throughout the entire season, game after game, you cheered me on and rooted for us as a team. That is something I will always cherish and never forget. That genuine support kept me going all season long.

"IN LIFE, I've learned that things don't always turn out how you want. I wanted nothing more than to make it work here & help bring this city a championship. I'm sorry it didn't work out while I was here.

"Thank you to Russ, PG, Sam Presti, Coach Billy Donovan, my trainers and the entire staff who work so hard and diligently at Chesapeake Energy Arena and the practice facility. I appreciate you all very much. Last but not least, Thank You to (Thunder part-owner and chairman) Mr. (Clay) Bennett for believing in me.

"This chapter of my career may be coming to an end but my story is far from over.

"Love Always.

"STAYME7o"

The fans in that part of the country are renowned for their passion and Melo's approval only adds to their reputation as arguably the best fanbase in the NBA. 

And, it evens seems like he enjoyed playing with Russell Westbrook and Paul George, despite being the third option most of the time!

Anthony still has much to offer in that third scorer type role, and the Rockets will be hoping he can put together an efficient season to help them go one step further in 2019.