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On the practice court in London, Carmelo Anthony praises MSG chairman for looking out for him

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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, right, and guard Iman Shumpert, left, who had offseason surgery to correct a torn left ACL, take part in a training session at the 02 arena in London, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. The Detroit Pistons are due to play a "home" NBA league game against the New York Knicks at the arena on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (The Associated Press)

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, at left, is surrounded by members of the media as he speaks before the start of a training session at the 02 arena in London, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. The Detroit Pistons are due to play a "home" NBA league game against the New York Knicks at the arena on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (The Associated Press)

If MSG Chairman James Dolan is listening to what Carmelo Anthony has to say in London, he'll probably be happy to hear it.

Two days after the Newark Star-Ledger reported that Dolan had put listening devices on the court to monitor everything said to and by Anthony, the New York Knicks forward spoke about the hubbub Wednesday in London.

Anthony says "I got an owner that looks out (for me). You can't beat that."

Anthony and Boston forward Kevin Garnett exchanged words during the Celtics' 102-96 victory Jan. 7. Anthony, clearly thrown off his game and finishing just 6-of-26 from the field, then tried to confront Garnett near the locker room.

Anthony would not reveal what was said by Garnett.