The New York Knicks had an abysmal season on the court, but at the end of the day, it is still just sports. And while those sports do contribute to the livelihood of many people, they are not really all that important when juxtaposed next to some of the real issues that people face around the country each day.

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The current situation in Baltimore is a stark reminder of that fact, and not just because much of the rioting has taken place just down the street from Camden Yards and has resulted in the cancellation of at least one Baltimore Orioles game.

People start to get fed up when they feel like they are being mistreated, and people that are fed up can react in unpredictable ways. It can turn ugly, and Baltimore is just the latest example of that.

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Carmelo Anthony has deep ties to Baltimore and is one of the most recognizable athletes in the country. He decided to use that platform to post a message on his Instagram:

 We all want Justice. And our city will get the answers we are looking for. My deepest sympathy goes out to the GRAY Family. To see my city in a State of Emergency is just shocking. We need to protect our city, not destroy it. What happens when we get the answers that we want, and the media attention is not there anymore? We go back to being the same ol Baltimore City again. If not yourself, then Think about the youth. How this will impact them. Let's build our city up not tear it down. Although, we want justice, let's look at the real issues at hand. For example, When was the last school built in Baltimore? That's just one example. I know my community is fed up. I'm all about fighting for what we believe in. The anger, the resentment, the neglect that our community feels right now, will not change over night. Continue, fighting for what you believe in. But remember, it takes no time to destroy something. But, it can take forever to build it back up. Peace7. #Thisonehitshome #BeMore #LetsNotFallForTheTrap "Please Understand What State Of Emergency Mean"(Destroy and Conquer) #StayMe7o

A photo posted by @carmeloanthony on Apr 27, 2015 at 8:16pm PDT

Hopefully the people of Baltimore will hear and heed his message.