Knicks Stoudemire Apologizes For Gay Slur

Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire is owning up to a homophobic message he sent to a fan on Twitter this weekend -- and now wants to publicly apologize, telling TMZ, "I should have known better and there is no excuse."

Knicks Stoudemire Calls Fan Gay Slur Via Twitter

Amar'e Stoudemire allegedly tweeted gay slur at a Knicks fan during a heated exchange yesterday. The fan, known on Twitter as @BFerrelli, chided Stoudemire for his performance last season, demanding the forward step up so New York can advance further into the postseason.

Source: Sixers inquire about Stoudemire

Last year at this stage of the season, Amare Stoudemire was the toast of New York. Every time he stepped to the foul line during games at Madison Square Garden, Stoudemire was serenaded with, “M-V-P!” chants and was cited as the catalyst for the resurgence of the Knicks.

Amar’e Stoudemire Wants Carmelo Anthony in New York City

Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

According to Yahoo! Sports columnist Adrian Wojnarowski, said that Stoudemire “wants [Anthony] in New York.”

After hearing Carmelo Anthony express public doubts over the New York Knicks’ desire and need for him, Amar’e Stoudemire reached out to tell the Denver Nuggets star that he “wants him in New York.”