To most, Puerto Rico is currently an island in economic decline. But to Carmelo Anthony it's a place of family, opportunity and a growing sports culture. With both seasons around the corner, we spent a few days training with a group of Knicks (including rookies Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant) and seeing the stadium that will house Melo's Puerto Rico FC NASL team. We took a trip to La Perla, one of PR's most notorious hoods, to hang out with reggaeton legend Tempo, fresh out of prison after a 12 year bid. Music by Owwwls. WATCH NEXT: Stay Melo: Carmelo Anthony in the Streets of Cuba - bit.ly/1LVk6FJ Carmelo Anthony on the Free Agency Decision - bit.ly/1N5Ejc5 Subscribe to VICE Sports here: bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-Sports Check out VICE Sports for more: www.vicesports.com Follow VICE Sports here: Facebook: facebook.com/VICESports Twitter: twitter.com/VICESports Instagram: instagram.com/vicesports More videos from the VICE network: www.fb.com/vicevideos

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