Carmelo Anthony: A Big 3 with LeBron and D-Wade was possible, but I was immature | First Take

[@SSJRome]

ESPN please let this be a recurring segment once in a while. let the players get their story out

[@Dbreezy229]

ESPN had nothing to do with this. Carmelo came on because he wanted too. Most active players dont care enough to come on tv to address people running they mouths about them

[@yurhomi4478]

DbreezyGaming Exactly.

[@tharealchance]

This espn not oprah.

[@Euclides287]

@@Dbreezy229 Exactly! Only *scrubs* come to this show to talk about *hoops* while they're still playing. You know your career hit *rock bottom* when you have to come to First Take begging teams to hire you. smh

[@iantru9929]

It's call an exit interview. Not just from basketball, from relevantcy.

[@mr_marcell]

I have to give Stephen A. Smith his flowers for allowing Melo to speak from his heart and let him clear up some of the narrative that's surrounded around him at the moment. Thank you Stephen A.! You have won another page in my book.

[@cuckheadmcgee8490]

Christopher Ledwell he's a fake ass bitch. Steven said Melo didn't deserve another chance in the NBA just a few days ago and now he's being nice to Melo face. Stephen a is a bitch nigga

[@natecruz7114]

Cuckhead McGee exactly. Dude just shit on Melo literally 2 days ago.

[@chasejohnson3060]

It’s sad seeing this. I remember when he first got to the league, everybody was either team Melo or team Lebron, and for a good while, Melo was THAT dude.

[@Sam-oe4dt]

Chase Johnson for like 3 seasons then lebron made the finals 🤣🤣

[@najourulis2738]

Clutch7 not bron fault he vent number 1 to the East 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jcag6055]

Chase you sound stupid it was either Kobe or anyone else FOH

[@deku8910]

@Star Killer the east was so weak that the NBA had to change the all star format from Team East vs Team West to (for example) Team Lebron vs Team Giannis. Nobody wanted to see lebron in the team east with a bunch of bums against the best players in team west. Another reason the east is so weak is that Lebron made it to the finals with those bums on his team when he was on the cavs. He went 7 games with pacers and celtics. If he was in the west and he faced the rockets it wouldve been over for lebron in game 5

[@SmoovyNovaFan]

Chase Johnson Melo finna end up being the Charles Barkley of this generation

[@edwardcui7535]

This is so funny, i’ve never heard of a superstar being bashed for not joining a superteam😂

[@guywhodebates8854]

💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯💯

[@-_son]

@Nuby29 huh? bosh was trash? you did not see what bosh did for miami?

[@gianarkymatucol2282]

@Nuby29 remember bosh saved them from celtics at that time.

[@gdayories8456]

@@izell9464 because kd has a different goal than melo. Kd wanted championship while melo wants a great scoring record. Lol

[@xtrey19x]

The less superstars on a team the more money that one superstar can demand so let’s not act as if Melo is some kind of basketball purist

[@teahouse708]

I use to spend serious time playing with Denver Melo in my 2k7.

[@Mack_Worlds_Media]

Bro fr

[@AbcD-tx8du]

With Denver JR 🔥🔥

[@jarianbrown]

We all did my brother. We luv Melo and want him to win a title. To quote Lebron “I Just want Melo to be happy”

[@slim8039]

Lol

[@jackman9035]

Tea Kim with AI and JR that was my team

[@jizy06]

As a Heat fan I don’t know how I feel about this. It could have been amazing and we could have went on to win more championships but at the same time Bosh was exactly what we needed. He sacrificed so much so that Lebron and Wade could do what they do. Sad for Melo to a degree but glad it worked out the way it did, I don’t know if he would have been willing to step back like Wade and Bosh did.

[@ApolloSol]

I mean, correct me if I remember wrong, but we didn't really have much size even with Bosh. We would have been pretty small with Melo. Plus, he and Lebron played the same position. So, you move Lebron to the 4. Lets not forget, Birdman was a late pickup and who knows if we would have got him and Ray later on. I'm happy how things turned out. Bosh up there with Wade and Marino in my eyes.

[@mr.selfdestruct9616]

clehooda northside they don’t give him enough credit*

[@bennyblanco4rmthaBX]

@@ApolloSol Lebron would have played point.

[@Vestige98]

Yeah Melo is def a #1 option guy. Personally I don't think he could've stepped back to #2 or #3 in his prime.

[@nflprince218]

@@bennyblanco4rmthaBX wade would and melo would play the 4 like he did for okc and some on the rockets

[@gabrielosborne2888]

I’ve only met melo once and only talked to him for a quick second but he was a really nice chill guy

[@brandonjackson7177]

shushishane 😂

[@FecalMatador]

Mason Albert I’m not a trump fan, but why bring him up? You could say Tony Parker, Gilbert Arenas, etc. Those guys are legitimate bad people. Trump is just an idiot

[@mmmihir]

@Mason Albert imagine bringing politics into the comments of a basketball video

[@gabrielosborne2888]

shushishane I actually work in fine dining and was his server when he was in my city so ok yeah do you

[@TheIcemanthomas]

his name is melo so...

[@albertomejia2861]

Stephen A: "Who is giving you a bad rap?" Melo: "The Media" ESPN during this interview: *shows only clips of Melo missing shots and getting blocked

[@longliveart4362]

Good eye the media controls people mind process of thinking

[@kieferwalsh4734]

i saw a couple made shots in this clip. but I get your point

[@legendstatusLSC]

LONG LIVE ART they don’t control me

[@trelljackson7435]

The Truth fuck no that man was the goat

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

@@longliveart4362 Just like Fox, CNN, and so on

[@Demoldee]

I don't think Wade, Lebron and Melo would've won championships in Miami. Chris Bosh's contribution to their success, I believe, was quite undervalued. IMO.

[@kelbohart3753]

You definitely right they would not have because the heat didn't need just another top notch scorer like Melo because they had Wade and LeBron, they needed another star that also did alot of dirty work like rebound and play defense for that to work out cuz you can't win championships with only great scorers it's more to basketball than that....

[@0608jeff]

might have worked only if Melo was willing to play as a 6th man a la OKC James Harden

[@rollz1990]

You crazy

[@peterjo5215]

Melo wouldn’t of got the offensive rebound and then kick out to Allen. Bang!

[@Demoldee]

@@rollz1990 about what?

[@Hc.krd1]

If he joined the heat his career would be completely celebrated on a another level. Shame really.

[@thsu8]

He'd be the 3rd best player on a championship team. He'd be James Worthy or Klay Thompson. Go to Chicago in the Summer of 2011 and compete with the Heat. That's leaving a legacy as a true superstar and competitor.

[@Majai1738]

thsu8 nobody says that about Rodman worthy or Klay the only thing is mentioned is that they have rings or their finals record

[@ignorantpost6051]

@@thsu8 I would have loved to see that

[@thsu8]

@@Majai1738 Nobody in the history of the NBA has ever mentioned Dennis Rodman or Klay Thompson's Finals records.

[@AyoJeezy]

thsu8 he would’ve been a much more decorated and memorably player having been the third option with multiple rings. Now he’ll just be remembered as a ball hog scorer who didn’t have what it took to win.

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

The Media bashes him at every turn but remember he chose to play by himself instead of joining a super team. It's like damn if you do or damn if you don't.

[@MrZaetiggy]

So true. There is no right way of doing things for most people. He is learning and growing as a player. That shouldn’t be held against him

[@SlickGriminals]

I mean if he won a chip no one would have anything negative to say about him..

[@iamOAKland]

Let’s not forget he wanted the money to play by himself man. Stop with the fake I wanna win by myself bullshit. Money > winning....

[@xLamont_]

Mark Scarlet Easier said than done. Melo winning in NY with a stacked Celtics big 3, Miami big 3, KD and Westbrook and Ibaka like cmon now. Who’s winning in today’s NBA by themselves there’s too many super teams or now dynamic duos

[@gabsanchez]

@@xLamont_ Well it is what it is. Being the man meant more to melo than winning a ring.

[@tommyburns7516]

2007 Denver nuggets Carmelo, Chauncey Billups, Kenyon Martin JR and NeNe

[@drechillin2154]

The 09 team went to wcf

[@Trenacetate43]

Too much offense on that team, weak defense

[@thsu8]

The Nuggets got better when Iverson left. What does that tell you?

[@bettapaybill9155]

Dre Chillin that was a beast of a team

[@trainedtogoooo]

thsu8 that wasn’t Iverson fault and they were still a playoff team Iverson was past his prime and they didn’t have a good PG at that time Allen was a SG that’s why

[@harriso575]

This was one of the most interesting segments Espn has put out in a while, bring Melo back!!!

[@Stan0619]

I have to eat, CLASSIC. Melo is the damn man. That’s the untold story of success. Let’s get IT

[@kennydyson31288]

REAL Talk Thank you!

[@Drover26]

only a few years in the nba and you definitely have enough to make ends meet

[@jimmicrackhead12]

Carmelo is a moron and a ball hog

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Lol. Yeah, because he had no money. He'll only make money if he's averaging 27 a game.

[@selfishstockton6123]

REAL Talk what does Isaiah Thomas have to do with this?

[@dakotashanenunley6928]

Stephen A. stay saying, “At that particular juncture.” 😂

[@DivineCarbonatedSoul]

Dakota Shane Nunley 😂😂😂😂

[@solodolotrevino]

Melo: at that point in time Stephen A: at that particular juncture? Melo: at that point in time

[@juansantana9068]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jpatt85]

Shit SAS says: "At that particular juncture" "What have you" "Lebron Jameses of the world, the Tracy McGrady's of the world" "So eloquently articulated" "Don't be disrespectful"

[@terrydevonwynn]

He literally said it as i scrolled to this comment 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TMZahida226]

Stephen A came off the IR to give one of the best interviews of the year!

[@drxppy4l792]

TMZahida226 fr but if lebron come he taking the spot

[@Ewill101]

😂 facts

[@project10bball]

IR?

[@SuhasPai]

Really liking what ESPN is doing here. No Max, no Molly, and NO RYAN HOLLINS. Just their All-Star Stephen A Smith, and it's working! Ryan Hollins saying dumb stuff for 10 minutes straight! on my channel, peep it,it's HILARIOUS

[@isaiah4887]

Suhas Pai SAS sucks

[@libancool]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@boonk4066]

Max is good.

[@attatara5364]

@@isaiah4887 then get off of First Take videos 🤗

[@onesonofjacob]

Just their MVP Stephen A.

[@chickennuggs7587]

“Carmelo Anthony: A Big 3 with LeBron and D-Wade” Chris Bosh: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@mutijlov]

They would've brought in chris Bosh after losing a few game because of rebounds and steals

[@tahaha8840]

Star Killer bosh got the rebound then passed to Allen for the game in the finals🤦🏽‍♂️

[@noelbate505]

@Marcus Schultz that's just like saying Devin Booker is only an all-star bcuz he is with the suns

[@michaelhe3138]

@Marcus Schultz That's some shitty logic man.

[@farasty7371]

@Star Killer Lmao, did you get possessed by Demon Flight.

[@JDBBB]

He was talking about sacrificing for team and the left screen showed his iso plays lol

[@chrisakokoh9118]

Melo is an iso god

[@deedoubleu3370]

...and a left handed no look pass...I mean, anybody can do that. anybody can average almost 30 in the NBA.

[@trillkevin193]

Dee Doubleu then why nobody averaged 30 these couples season except James harden

[@noahamankwaah9802]

@@deedoubleu3370 Please tell me you're joking...

[@Junuman1]

Noah Amankwaah sounds like he’s being sarcastic

[@patricija4179]

ESPN has 3 videos rn with Melo. If Molly was there, they would have had one 3 minute clip.

[@ike.o6944]

- 23 😂😂😂 Facts💯

[@jerrykwerve8660]

Biggest Facts

[@christita6677]

Fax

[@majorfactor]

- 23 😭😂😂😂

[@starmanhov]

@@fender.munoz7 she would of interrupted a thousand times

[@kjbugz15]

I agree with Billups tbh... I feel as if Melo wanted money & accolades over rings 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@controversialmann5345]

Clutch7 Melo should have left the Knicks in 2014 thats honestly the biggest mistake of his career

[@yobro6053]

@Clutch7 what do you mean by his record all time vs Lebron? Do you mean when they're teams play each other?

[@BarLadyy]

Preston White guys mature at different ages. Hindsight is an interesting thing.

[@paraisoinformativo]

What's wrong with that? His role was to be THE guy. And when you're THE guy and enter FA you're expecting to get paid and you're supposed to get paid. The fact of the matter is that the timing of his comments during the Melo situation were VERY unwarranted and unnecessary and there was just simply not need for it.

[@BarLadyy]

Preston White Touché

[@Lavish23]

Denver Melo was something serious !!!😭

[@slimshady5088]

African_ Prince and New York my nigga

[@reeldeal2149]

Hoodie Melo was a problem

[@mosely25]

I became a fan of Melo min a.i. went to Denver. Then Melo turned into my favorite player

[@Underdogfore]

Him and JR boiii

[@zagetsbreesh]

Early ny stages was crazy

[@jamariostevens5097]

Joining the heat would have been the best decision for his career. But I don't blame him for taking the contract from the Knicks

[@piccolo5346]

If he goes to Miami and wins rings people will say *KoBe NeVeR JoInEd SuPeRtEaMs* If he goes to Knicks for money : *He WaNts MoNeY oVeR rInGs*

[@jamariostevens5097]

People not going to be happy either way.

[@spazz8682]

Then ppl would be saying he dickrode bron nd dwade for a ring nd say he still hasnt proven himself

[@trug3790]

He thought he could LEAD the knicks to the playoffs and championships....he was wrong!!!!!!

[@nosauzamere4827]

Piccolo exactly people gonna be mad either way

[@deynna45]

SA: whose giving you the bad rap Melo: you and ESPN 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@onelove7941]

I don't care what anyone says. Carmelo is dope.

[@alanshaw6933]

Melo is that nigga 💪💪

[@mafriqaful]

Says everyone.

[@jamesjones6069]

He never joined a super team like some cowards have.

[@jamesjones6069]

Doe Doe Bird I’m not a fan of Melo lol. Just think the guys that took the short cuts don’t deserve as much respect as a guy like Dirk. I get that it’s a different era and players now are more friends than competitors but its not as impressive if they win it all.

[@eldio2124]

He came across well in this interview. He will find a team shortly

[@jalen3590]

Carmelo is always classy

[@jonparty5008]

The first team to call him should be Team USA. Melo's better than almost anybody on their roster right now...

[@anthonys9892]

Team USA looking for players

[@MrGenexxx]

Not in nba sadly. He definitely rubbed some powerful people the wrong way. He's banned basically. I wish we could know the truth.

[@ignotas557]

Laron DaGod ye, classic like in that interview then he was asked if he is cool to get out of the bench in okc

[@johnhe752]

I like how realistic Carmelo is to events that occurred. This interview helped to show him on a more personal level instead of just a player. Great video.

[@UptownKash]

ESPN need to make these 1 on 1 player interviews a regular thing... would make ratings go up even higher

[@michaell8957]

It depends who though. Not just anybody.

[@khalilthomas3169]

Easthighland Kash Word and stay out of the world of protests and “just” causes... As well as watching two dudes kissing and smearing cake on their faces...🤔

[@likemikegenerationx2]

Easthighland Kash Stephen A used to do them on his own show called ‘Quite Frankly ‘ before he was on first take

[@LildreProds81]

only person who could it well is SAS sadly

[@brianrolle3117]

This is good stuff right here! I’m glad Melo came on to talk his piece! 💯

[@segrad1]

Good look from Mello. Admitting mistakes, being humble, and acknowledging the media affected his psyche. Put him on the Sixers, or Milwaukee and he could definitely help them.

[@BeingWokeTV]

I still respect Melo for trying to bring relevance in NY rather than joining a superteam. Real NBA Fans respect your loyalty!

[@BeingWokeTV]

Sadly New York promised you everything and delivered you nothing.

[@piccolo5346]

Too bad Jeremy Lin got bullied out by Ego Melo

[@masxedsyfirspyrul9189]

He stayed more for the money than the loyalty

[@BeingWokeTV]

You're acting like Jeremy Lin is a superstar or something. He's been on 6 different teams in the last 6 years

[@jalen3590]

@@masxedsyfirspyrul9189 he from NY. Nigga I would stay home

[@chenrayen]

I never liked Anthony's style of play, but can never deny his score effectiveness and his professionalism mainly of his availability/few games missed from injury.

[@CaptainxCaos]

Who is giving you the bad rap? Melo: the assist column

[@billwalker6553]

U stink

[@CaptainxCaos]

Bill Walker hahaha thanks

[@ADG.Est.1988]

😅😂🤣 and win loss ratio

[@geraldjackson7467]

CaptainxCaos 😂😂😂

[@swoldierjan5332]

Man Carmelo kept it 💯 this whole interview . Very well spoken. He’ll find a team soon

[@KByrd80]

Or Nah

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

Anyone can sound good in a solemb interview. But the reality is there was a lot of BS in the whole thing.

[@monkas7270]

timberwolves need to pick him up if he’d be willing to come to minnesota

[@xcen1]

@@adingdingdiiing6740 true.. Total bull when billups was traded to den in the 08-09 season, melo was 6th year into his den nba season, he was 25, not 22 or young rookie. Trying to cover for melo. And nobody says stuff about Iverson like they talk about Melo not playing defense etc... And as for good guy, how about him kicking Linsanity out of NY?

[@goatoffice7836]

He going to the warriors

[@omarhassan8344]

melo so disrespected, like man didn't average 24 ppg his career, smh

[@brotherLee340]

Yea..so did Mitch Richmond lol.

[@brotherLee340]

No one has ever denied that Carmelo is a great player

[@perc3091]

Bro james nobody denies that he isn’t a good player but he is very disrespected by people in the basketball world

[@brotherLee340]

@@perc3091 not really. He doesn't have a MVP. Never won or even been to a Nba championship.. And was somewhat selfish and didn't play defense. Those are facts lol. And im a huge Melo fan. But all the other great players of his era won.

[@perc3091]

Bro james your right he was selfish at times but you can’t say he didn’t have great game as for the championships and mvps a lot of great superstars don’t have any. But I see where you are coming from and I agree with you

[@greatnesss8747]

We’ve all played with that one player who cares more about his own stats than the team. That’s Anthony!

[@cachedreamer]

It seems like first he would've taken averaging 40 points for a season over a ring, then it turned into money over a ring

[@greatnesss8747]

safe Spot on!

[@ab-nt9lk]

Greatness S more like Russell Westbrook

[@OKevinO12]

That's definitely me when I play 2k myplayer

[@BigTez944]

You realise melo getting good stats would equal wins back in the day right? that’s exactly what he said in this piece dumbass

[@roczillacarley3208]

Melo back to Denver would really be good for his career because they are a championship team him retiring with the team that drafted him would be a good farewell!

[@carmelothegoat1892]

Roczilla Carley agreed but he didn’t like where the franchise was going and also lala wanted to further her own career meaning a big market like New York would be perfect for her. Melo was very young and let other people infuence him

[@moneymakinggamer129]

Carmelo The Goat I’m glad they did go to New York I got to see them titties on power

[@safeenachoud1903]

Money making Gamer 🤣🤣🤣

[@therockobama3018]

Leroy Green facts😂 let him retire in china

[@espnfirsttake3956]

Honestly I think he would hurt Denver chemistry he's a ball stopper and loves to iso that's not really Denver Nuggets game

[@zee5664]

Stephen A need his own network bruh. SASN, apart of ESPN.

[@joonpak]

Able Nogales no

[@WillWhitepokerhova]

Absolutely not

[@robinsonayuk8179]

Dnt voice tht out again. Espn gonna band your ass😂😂

[@Kassy_1234]

Able Nogales Lmao

[@leekrb4022]

Lmao that’s too funny

[@youareonindigenousland]

I remember when this dude came into the league, he always been real...its unfortunate he gets overlooked on few things. One of many who deserved a ring with the intensity of his game.

[@justtoolit6051]

Nah Melo needs to ball again. There are some teams that could use him.

[@bryaninterino5589]

JustTooLit He dont want to be bench player.

[@cienega7139]

Yeah if they want to tank

[@kidanthony5049]

Nah.... he done already. ONLY IF IT'S WITH A SUPER TEAM THAT'S GON WIN A RING.... CLIPPERS OR WARRIORS... any other team, he aint gon win shit & still be decent at best & im tired of seeing that.

[@TheLakeShow323]

Idk why the lakers dont pick him up on a 1 year veteran minimum, coming off the bench playing a good 18 min

[@The-Dyland]

Melo is too old man. Let him be a Catch and Shoot player off the bench

[@markreadin7124]

Bruh...sad to see. LeBron considered a Mt. Rushmore player and D-Wade 3rd greatest SG ever....his brothers

[@jorgeanta2912]

Atleast he has one of the best offensive players in nba history

[@markreadin7124]

@@jorgeanta2912 True, nobody can take that away

[@Manu-qq2im]

Nuby29 don’t disrespect bosh like that. Heat ain’t winning the title without him.

[@lukelucky1311]

Wade closest thing to Jordan I ever saw. Btw I watched most of Jordan's career Kobe had Phil and his teams were way better then Wade had. U know minus Brons years

[@daanishgupta]

@@lukelucky1311 Kobe was literally Jordan's copy. What are you saying bro? Jordan didn't have Phill and a lit team?

[@1mfilms]

Insanely great interview. SAS asked all the questions we wanted to know. Melo's answers were insightful and honest with no sugar-coating or filtering. I gained more respect for Melo though I never was a huge fan.

[@thechamp6923]

Melo is having a whole lot of regrets on how he approached and acted during his career.

[@ACTruitt]

too late now

[@slickwillie7598]

He shouldn't. He played his game and it didn't work out. Hell it wouldn't have worked out for Lebron had he not went way out his way to put the Mia thing together. If I'm Melo I'd have no regrets. But he does. No way I do this weak ass interview either lol

[@izang5800]

Weak mentality on and off the court

[@abrhaassad5516]

@@slickwillie7598 I see what you're saying but he's a changed man now. Only reason he's doing this interview with the GOAT Stephen A Smith, is to put his very own perspective on the situations he's been through in his career. Everyone got something to say about Carmelo so he has every right to tell his side.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@slickwillie7598 W + he set financially

[@prynceali]

LaLa wanted to go to NY so Melo went to the Knicks.....she controlled that man

[@galvatron3290]

Prynce Ali Facts but she was dumb tho , she could’ve gotten all that attention in Miami too

[@id6992]

She ain't control shit 😂 she can't even control him fuckin other hoes how the fuck she gone tell a grown ass man where he gonna play melo got tired of freezing his nuts off in denver and went to NYC to cash out plain and simple he took the money over the rings and now he regrets it 🤷🏾‍♂️ especially considering how players from his generation are moving nowadays leBron gearing up for a 4th ring Bosh , Wade and Dirk gettin farewell tours & jersey retirements and he can't even get a spot on roster..... he played himself

[@moneymakinggamer129]

We got to see them titties on power so it all worked out

[@noluvjook4825]

@John Nob Its a show

[@wilnum1]

Prynce Ali she also the reason he went to Houston... but they kicked him fast...

[@tako_shop]

When you grow up with no money, it’s hard to turn down a lot of guaranteed money, so I understand where he was coming from.

[@thegreekfreak1905]

Hopefully a team sign him

[@piccolo5346]

Bucks coming..

[@betyt4398]

Giannis Antetokounmpo watch y’all sign him😂😂

[@nvm7438]

No one signing this bum, man avg 3 assist for his career...... he’s a ball hog

[@Jrl831]

He would be good with the lakers

[@betyt4398]

Jules D stfu he’s also one of the best scorers ever

[@anthonymiller934]

_"Carmelo, I'm open"_ _"Okay? What chu tellin' me for?"_ *-Itsreal85*

[@Jfitch24]

Drose pass it here I'll give it back

[@anthonymiller934]

@@Jfitch24 lmaoo!

[@BluesGetOrigin]

“Steph pass me the ball, you acting like it’s the Finals or something!”

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

“You did it for the Land, I did it for the check in my hand”

[@anthonymiller934]

@@BluesGetOrigin 😂😂

[@themacaronibear2492]

I don’t care what you say everyone makes mistakes this is why Carmelo is my favorite nba player.

[@cdgates1]

He has never been the same since he left the Denver Nuggets

[@yonaslegesse6535]

Bruh he played some of his best games in the Knicks

[@frankcastle5285]

Yonas Berhanu And where did that lead him

[@jainilla]

Big Evil inc to the HOF eventually

[@joshwilliams2400]

Yonas Berhanu but he was a better all around player in Denver and George Karl got more out of him. Knicks just let him score as much as he wants

[@d.s5508]

Clutch7 don’t know about veteran, could not let a kid like Jermey Lin shine, by doing that he just wanted the money. Even with Porzingis nothing good happened. But I agree with everything else

[@aureatewarrior]

Definitely wasn't expecting this. This is refreshing to see. Just Melo & Stephen A Smith. Just man to man talk 🤞🏼🤙🏼

[@marquisbutler8924]

I love it when players are honest and sincere about the reflections of their choices. I loved Carmelo's angle/approach at flipping the narrative in the form of a question. He painted the picture detailing his perspective/perception at the time. He articulated how he made what he felt was the best decision at the time based on the information that was available to him. He also acknowledged that he was young and inexperienced and his mentality. He took a stand against these narratives head on.

[@JrRimp]

I agree with Melo the timing of those comments were bad especially since it was almost ten years ago but made to seem like it was today. Like the man was trying to get his money and get established. It wasn't the best attitude but guess what I bet every great was like that at his age!

[@ozpinoy]

Cory Rimpson true, but most of those greats stuck with their teams and produced ring/s.

[@NACentDSTM]

Constantine V yea but the gms actually made a effort to build around their star what did the knicks do hate on the only player that actually ended up being a help in porzingus when drafted made stupid trades overpaid players who couldn’t produce got injury prone players at one point the knicks was like the oldest team lol but knicks never tried to get him a good second like they did for wade and lebron and definitely didn’t go for that third option like wade and bron

[@Turk_2023]

You really think he`s changed? He quit on Denver. He quit on NY.

[@NACentDSTM]

Turk how did he quit on New York when he said that if they wanted him to stay he would that was his home

[@greatnesss8747]

Why was it bad timing? Because it presented him in a bad light?

[@JoeCool9690S]

I seen Carmelo at Nickelodeon’s worldwide day of play in 2009 with his mom. He’s a nice person, he was so cool, I was 12 at the time 😎. He gets too much criticism, yes he does some thing but he’s not toxic

[@gadafy8334]

Didn’t he basically get rid of Jeremy Lin

[@themaster804]

That's his demeanor. He is just really relaxed and cool by nature.

[@El_Chuncho]

You were 12, I was 22. Damn 😖

[@joshcarsonjc3]

Really insightful interview. Interesting to hear how the Heat big 3 went from rumors to reality. Unfortunately for Melo, he didn’t invest in the way the league was heading.

[@voyager1369]

According to Forbes, he has a net worth of $120 million. Something tells me he's going to be alright.

Not if LaLa gets half plus alimony and child support.

[@bernardosousa627]

I don't think he's looking for money at this point, this dude just wants to ball, I mean try to put yourself in his shoes, dude was a superstar all his career, suddenly his career is cut short.. what's worse is the way every other elite player is going out, with farewell tours and such and he's just cut and told he's no longer needed

[@kalipooh3388]

strongforu net worth ...Adrain Peterson thought he was alright too...

[@johnschwerha4032]

Bernardo Sousa he needs something to fill his life

[@rsproductions994]

Can’t be about the money when you’re begging for a bench spot.

[@jamiejenkins7893]

These people confuse me. Monday: Superteams are killing the league. It’s always the same 2 teams. Friday: Why didn’t you join Lebron and Wade to make a superteam?

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Jamie Jenkins lol on God...

[@balance1619]

Context matters ain’t nobody bashing every superstar for not joining super teams? Most people praised kawhi for not joining the Lakers. This is different because the heat would’ve taken Melo over bosh in a heartbeat. And it’s like why wouldn’t you join that team that is for sure championships something he’s never gotten.

[@Kilomanjaro11]

Stephen A. is master at dissolving is own argument lol

[@NoSpinster0909]

Players of his caliber should always know the business of basketball ,LeBron and in turn Wade understood this from day 1

[@ishmaelm1932]

LeBron and wade had some smart people around them, looking after them. Melo was still riding high on being a superstar in the NBA. That kinda fucked him

[@RIPkeekee]

Carmelo looks the exact same as he did at 23/24... i mean the exact same

[@lilblurry1]

Maaaaaaaaan he looks 30 +

[@fitness4you639]

I dont see it

[@rrogers2370]

lilblurry1 not really lol

[@RicoCross]

corey john he’s in shape

[@adoskorkados3012]

Yeah he does. Didnt have a Championship ring then.Doesn't have a ring now.Mirror Image.

[@clemondbrown]

ESPN put the whole interview out there, I can't follow this. One video doesn't lead into the other.

[@LildreProds81]

that’s what i said but u kno they gotta b greedy fucks and headline 15 different videos

[@oskarmijic4264]

You can listen to it on itunes

[@ns213playsgames2]

Not understanding where the game was going, damn the superteam, 3 point, no defense or its a foul game. Nobody but lebron himself seen it bro, cant blame ya

[@Andre-xq4tq]

Melo should have teamed up with bron and wade I know he regret it smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Jm3rv]

Bosh was a better fit tbh.

[@Hooooooosiers]

I bet he dont regret it lol he aint a ring chaser he’s a baller.

[@150keefstreet3]

He dont regret it. It didn't ruin his life.

[@abrowne153]

So Melo could lose all his credibility by playing sidekick to Wade and LeBron? Nah

[@djgarrett1625]

Tony B What credibility does he have now? He can’t even get on a squad... At least he would be a champion... He’s viewed as a ball hogging, no defense playing loser...

[@DBD99]

Man they probably wouldve won 4-7 titles. They wouldve stayed together to because they are all so tight.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

You’re crazy I’m taking bosh over Melo every day of the week

[@AS-yx2xx]

@@kefkapalazzo1 U must be 12 or sth... Melo in his prime was something else.

[@MicahAndrews]

946 Audi they would never work out. Bosh was selfless and willing to take a back seat and still play his role. Melo couldn’t do that

[@Chris-mr5nj]

946 Audi but bosh on defense was very important for the Miami heat and melo has always been a very poor defender

[@kefkapalazzo1]

allenballen yes. Bosh was a better defender and he was a more efficient scorer. More humble and high b-ball IQ. So underrated

[@keving5065]

Have to give Stephan A credit for asking the tough questions

[@Khanvict08]

When Carmelo said "immaturity" that was tough for him

[@user-st8ho9zl1k]

He should play for the Hornets. He’d be the best player on that garbage roster.

[@michaell8957]

😂😂😂😂😂😭💀

[@Billie.Hardrock]

Sad But True As A Charlotte Hornets Fan!!! 💯

[@Dongloriano]

Hell yeah he can come thru lol Melo in Charlotte would be lit

[@cheerioss-9121]

Yeah we have nothing to look forward to anyways

[@danyailharris9417]

I was just gonna put that. But saw yours. We'd love to have melo here... However... The way Jordan did kemba, we won't get any big name free agents, unless we draft them... Smh

[@panjisudoyo5630]

Good interview. Certainly opened my eyes more on Melo. He needed to give his side for us to get the complete picture. He showed sincerity, maturity and humility. Good for him.

[@MrEOM41]

LeBron matured in Miami so Carmelo couldve also did that

[@mrhoz123]

Yeah that's true .

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen4737]

No he didn't he was already mature and winning mvps his only problem was that he choked not that he was immature

[@kylinmooney167]

youtube profile didn’t choke his team wasn’t good enough

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen4737]

@@kylinmooney167 He choked in 2007 and in 2011 I'll give you he was probably losing the 07 one either way but there's no excuse for 2011

[@gabrielfreits297]

youtube profile explain you idiot how he choked in 07 he was vs the spurs in their prime as a 23 year old at most with nobody on his team get out of here bro 2011 yea but u can’t hold him accountable for 2007

[@imtruckingbolt2537]

They Attacking Melo For Being GOD BODY.. PEACE TO THE 7.. PEACE TO THE GOD'S AND EARTHS..

[@youngtoussaint]

Respect to you my g 🙌 my favorite player one of the greatest of all time, peace to you King

[@LAKEZHOW]

There is only 1 God!!

[@imsurroundedbyrobots3656]

Peace to my 5%

[@pejastojakovic2920]

Peace

[@NYKnicks33]

Peace God

[@ddbydayghatnight9341]

Melo: “You can axe me anything” Houston rockets: “We’ll axe you after 10 games “

[@Trenacetate43]

meow meow lmao idk but i noticed a lot of black people say axe instead of ask

[@davidcraig7771]

Trenbolone acetate that’s racist

[@clayzwicker3006]

@@Trenacetate43 so true I see black dudes saying axed all the time lol

[@clayzwicker3006]

@@davidcraig7771 true though

[@onlywomenhaveassbuttocksme7963]

@@Trenacetate43 Its aks, not axe.

[@glenglenny9624]

ESPN thanks for not having someone else on the show with Stephen A and Melo because it would’ve had ruined it. This is a great segment and I would like to see more of these 1 on 1 interviews

[@williambuckman8359]

Last time we've seen Stephen a Smith and Melo on tv they were both destroying Jeremy Linn oh how the tables have turned melo talks being vulnerable to being blacklisted dude is a special kind!

[@OneStepBehindd]

William Buckman @ right on the money! Stephen A is sooo bias towards certain players, seriously!!

[@TimDaGoof]

Lin ain’t in the league either lol

[@williambuckman8359]

@@TimDaGoof fuck Linn it ain't about Linn it's about melo fool!

[@hush1235]

Was there really a video of them dissing Lin?

[@mr.getitdone6543]

@@hush1235 It don't exist.. these dudes make me feel like I'm living in the twilight zone smh

[@CaptainxCaos]

0:18. “If you axed”

[@thatdamngood901]

Melo to Lakers coming soon. There’s really no other team that makes sense. Needed this interview to do some damage control. Good stuff 💪🏽

[@salmarquez3801]

Keep him off my Lakers

[@Letsgetmad36]

Nah man he is good just gotta give him a shot

[@dg-vx6wi]

he can still play. u can see that melo is focused on improving and do anything for a second chance

[@cpapado86]

Bucks maybe

[@theizzbasketball322]

Portland Trailblazers. Damian needs some help.

[@DJMPTV]

“I came to work everyday” ..... “I just didn’t come to play defense”

[@Ricky-ki6yj]

Not everybody is a 2 way player

[@otf4615]

Sound mad ignorant, his entire young career was spent working Kobe and lebron on both ends of the floor

[@whitebelt2905]

“Or rebound”

[@DJMPTV]

OTF Oh I sound ignorant meanwhile every single person who was a knicks fan saw this man play zero defense and he cant even get on a team rn because nobody wants em as a teammate LOL shoreeee pal

[@cast_da_legend1361]

@@DJMPTV who plays defense does LeBron play d hell no

[@GoatMeal365]

Chauncy's comments helped Melo. He brought the truth to the light. Everybody knew that about Melo already. Now he's on Espn telling his truth 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@macewbee]

Thank you

[@skip1837]

Well Chauncey didn't lie 🤷‍♂️

[@battoday953]

Chauncey lied FOR acceptance of white media!

[@royceg3375]

Bat today white media, lmao get out. Melo completely said this was true.

[@izell9464]

Billup is a sucker for that Deadass

[@Cavsfan02]

@Shadair Mitchell get your racist ass out of here. There's no place for that.

[@Cavsfan02]

@Shadair Mitchell it's pretty disgusting how many people are still racist. Grow up.

[@rh_312]

Anthony is better than bench players and some starters

[@lenirish]

He's definitely better but his mentality was that of a star. He isnt a star anymore. He can produce, but personally, I think he is 5 years past his prime already

[@nellydavis7645]

Stop

[@jimmierustler9486]

He needs to realize that he's not better than Russell Westbrooks, PG or CP3 and Harden is his problem. He still think's he's on the Lebron, Kawhi, KD level and thinks he's still entitled to 20 shots a game.

[@AgentsOfAce]

still a 20 ppg player

[@itaysevenfoldhamri]

Carmelo: "I was never a bad teammate" Um...Jeremy Lin?

[@0608jeff]

if I remember correctly, it was Melo who asked D'Antoni to play Lin, but it's probably true Melo did get butthurt and ran D'Antoni and Lin out of NY

[@itaysevenfoldhamri]

@@0608jeff The Jeremy Lin thing was a report by a lot of sources around the league at the time, but its a report nonetheless, so ill give a hetter example: saying "I'm not coming off the bench" twice, to the media, is being a bad teammate.

[@shadyboy5090]

@@itaysevenfoldhamri Melo got jealous of Lin's success. And his beef with D'antoni didn't help

[@itaysevenfoldhamri]

@@shadyboy5090 thats why he isnt in the league. He only realizes everything he did wrong now that his career is fading in front of his eyes.

[@macewbee]

True

[@louiekhaykaramihan2557]

If he ride with LB and Dwade before, then that not 3 not 4 not 5 is a big possibility

[@chrismartin1812]

Yeah the fit is weird cause melo needs the ball but 3 dominate scores probably 3 or 4 rings

[@jraguilar5683]

Chris Martin pretty sure wade and lbj would make sure melo adjusts

[@jeremymurphy6648]

But then there's no Bosh and Bosh was a beast before his health issues. He shut down Kevin Garnett to an extent in the playoffs. Is Melo doing that? I don't think so...

[@jraguilar5683]

Jeremy Murphy you wouldnt need to shut anyone down though... that 3 alone would have been like Golden state on the offensive end... and defense comon, bron alone defensively could and did destroy garnett... wade too with his blocks haha

[@gospellover3223]

@@jraguilar5683 cause you don't win championships without great defense

[@gtr0k]

I'm starting to like melo, I appreciate him swallowing his pride here

[@niceday1441]

Should've done this year's ago n he would be a champion n probably still playing

[@jadett6282]

But it's too late lol

[@g355150]

It's easy to swallow your pride when it's already over.

[@LanceG007]

I love how melo said if I do a interview max can’t be there

[@HotTakeHQ]

You know Melo's a legend: the guy aint even on the court and we all talkin about Melo. I hope you get back Melo - respect

[@Bryan.Hernandez]

If Molly was there, she would have found a way to interrupt some how 😭

[@raramac375]

I was thinking the same

[@ADG.Est.1988]

😅😂🤣

[@W1LDTANG]

_You know she be _*_trying-to-interrupt_*_ mouth all full an shit while _*_'J-Rose" balls deep getting that deep dome!_*_ Just hope he don't try an _*_"Switch Gears"_*_ with her.... _*_Lmao_* 😆😂🤣🙃🤣😂😆 _lol_

[@Ricky-ki6yj]

Where she go? She fired??

[@samcreer4089]

I really wish people would be a little easier on Melo. He made some mistakes in free agency in his career and that’s why he never won a championship. He recognizes that and admits to his mistakes. But he is humble and seems like an all-around good dude. No need to tear him apart just because he didn’t win a championship.

[@damianperera5904]

I’m a simple man, when I don’t see Ryan Hollins I like

[@L0r3n2]

Fr

[@ayeplex5437]

Fax

[@saljinn]

😂😂 real rap

[@huejaynus8420]

This whole melo situation kinda reminds me of how AI was pushed out of the league but worse smh 🤦‍♂️

[@mackmittens313]

Hue Jaynus once the play doesn’t backup the ego, you’re gone

[@TionDaDon]

Exactly like that

[@bradenpittman1801]

Edward Nigma 313 damn that’s a good ass line, and true too!

[@swipezmacgyver9277]

Refreshing coming back to this after his season with Portland

[@Zander98]

Melo should play in the 2020 olympics as a veteran off the bench. The man does have the most points ever by a US player in international play.

[@yrgsam9792]

Or the fiba World Cup this year maybe he’d do good

[@oMaJoJ]

It's a shame they already said no. It's also kind of weird.

[@yrgsam9792]

King KOBS so did people forgot that Melo can score? I still think he is a good player it’s just everyone is ignoring the fact he even exist

[@oMaJoJ]

@@yrgsam9792 It's not that people forgot Melo can score. The narrative is that Melo is a ball dominant, inefficient scorer who disrupts offenses. He is too egotistical to change his mindset about how he scores or his role on the team and he is not good enough in other aspects of the game to make up for this. It's a bit hyperbolic to me, but that's what it is right now. Look in the comment section, that's what people think of him. Melo has to fight hard to buck that narrative to get a roster spot and help a team. P.S. midrange isn't actually dead, but it's not a focal point for teams.

[@yrgsam9792]

King KOBS I just feel bad for him he definitely deserves a roster spot somewhere in the league and I feel like he’s being treated unfairly by the media and organizations I’m pretty sure Melo knows how to be a team player the narratives the media create is just bullshit SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cntfoolmebuddy]

CAREER WAS OVER AFTER THE BRAIDS GOT CUT..

[@SITC_1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sableclaus2770]

This is a prime example of how an individual's career is examined through results. Lebron's move to Miami to achieve his first championship was categorized as being weak or not fair. Nobody really talks about that anymore, we talk about how lebron is an success. Melo didnt take that "weak" move but now his career is perceived as inferior to the likes of lebron James and dwade. In short, Be results-oriented in life, no matter what anybody says

[@greggardner5015]

Sable Claus you sound like a big ass LeBron hater lol It’s okay buddy , LeBron is living good with rings on his fingers in L.A

[@tommytran6122]

@@greggardner5015 how is that a lebron hater he is just saying what happened no bias at all and im a lebron fan

[@Out5Here]

Facts

[@khoado123]

I bet that final spot on the roster that Lakers is saving for Iggy is for Melo if they cant get Iggy.

[@kingfamily3436]

Khoa Do I hope so. He can help the bench a lot with scoring

[@cntfoolmebuddy]

Khoa Do Hell nah they need Defense! Melo can't contribute to any team right now, teams need specialist Melo can only score and thats not consistent. Iggy is still way more useful at this point.

[@noobfax4395]

Agree2Disagree defense is way less valued and never usually is a problem on a lebron led team. Shooters are way more valued when hes the leader of the pack. Melo would suit a lebron team better than iggy. That is, if melo doesnt take long twos and long isos. If he really has matured and will spot up for threes, then he can definitely contribute a ton to the lakers. That if is preventing him from earning a roster spot though, because it definitely didnt happen on the rockets.

[@spitzkopflarry8301]

@@noobfax4395 Defense isn't a problem on a LeBron led team? LMAO

[@rsproductions994]

noahnoobfax melo has never been a spot up shooter. He’s a rhythm shooter so he needs the ball and to hoist up a lot of shots. Still would take him over Iggy cause he is useless on the offensive end

[@davidlove5583]

if Stephen A dont get that hair transplant, he will surely start looking like George Jefferson

[@Akirah1231]

David Love 🤣

[@marlonspencer5159]

Lol

[@BritBrat444]

we moving on up. But my hair line moving on back face ahh

[@user-nf8jj7pz6c]

He just as loud, too👴🏿

[@Lootroq]

Man you ain't lyin

[@guaranteedv.i.p4life]

Carmelo is in pain! He’s crying and he’s angry! He feels betrayed!!! Bro! You are still Carmelo Anthony... Live Life you got work to do

[@edwincolon9072]

Not everyone is hysterical and emotional as you. He is just upset how everything went down as far as the media and the league wanting to keep him out

[@adamknaggs4621]

It’s a game settle down bro they get paid millions he will be just fine

[@cachedreamer]

@@richman6947 the audacity to call someone a pansy when you have asmr in your playlist

[@cachedreamer]

@@richman6947 jesus the cringe

[@zaktulliano7638]

@@cachedreamer He even liked his own comment thinking it slapped 😂😂

[@hwnight2985]

Nah dont matter, bosh would fit better as the 3rd option guy regardless.

[@tancredelegalileen9777]

Bosh gladly took a step back and let Wade and LeBron be the scorers because he knew they were better than him. Impossible to imagine Melo doing that.

[@nhoodjazz]

Jorge Chiosso they said the same thing about pierce Garnett and pierce it would’ve worked out with melo

[@bofuthereturn]

@@nhoodjazz garnett and pierce wasn't as one dimensional as melo. scoring is the only thing he knows how to do.

[@IrMaC662]

Let's keep it a clean Buck!!! He played for money and scoring. That's it..... You guy's have a good day 👍🏿👍🏿

[@galvatron3290]

FullMetalSole Facts💯

[@marquiswade7736]

Is he not supposed to want money? And he played to score because like he said that was his role and job on the team.

[@3651TL]

On god niqqas so blind “ he’s getting blackballed “ mannnnn stfu

[@davincibleu9003]

Yessir ❗️

[@MrSmitty1074]

Plain and simple!

[@DaveSosa24]

Melo wouldnt fit in Big 3 with Bron and Wade...he’s too selfish, Bosh was perfect fit to these two

[@supermoneymagnet1]

smoovkid j Hell no. Miami didn’t need more offense with Lebron and Wade they needed guys who can do dirty work like rebound, play defense, intangible stuff. Bosh is a better fit because he didn’t mind taking a lesser role on offense. Melo would not take the role of being a 2nd or 3rd option especially in his prime.

[@mansoorp8355]

@@supermoneymagnet1 he would've been the #2 tho. His shooting was terrific and LeBron would just set him up easily

[@Zoe-fo6qd]

@@mansoorp8355 Gladly Melo didn't end up in Miami.

[@manifeststations]

This Is Beautiful. Let The Players Speak There Piece 👑🙌🏾👑

[@walkerskii]

Carmelo is such a great guy, good interview thank you Stephen

[@robinmowbray5663]

My husband literally predicted Melo's career the night Syracuse won the title. He said that he would care more about the scoring title than the NBA title. Je said the way he would win the title is when he is in his mid 30s and he accepts a his role as a 2nd ord 3rd option starter or on the bench while his young teammates win the ring. My husband argued this point to many people who said that he was bugging and now look. Wow. He also that same year said that KG would only win a ring in Minnesota if they trade for Paul Pierce!

[@clee923]

So mello finally admitted he wasn't about the business of basket just playing. Alot of young ballers need to see this video..

[@lmkidd]

Lee Fitness, Spirituality &Tarot and Astrology you nailed this one!!!

[@clee923]

@@lmkidd you see how he missed out on opportunities just thinking about money? You have to have a career strategy as well...

[@lmkidd]

Lee Fitness, Spirituality &Tarot and Astrology You are right. At the same time, think of how many youngstaz hit the league that come from the bottom. Them boys thinkin bout that paper and taking care of their family. Like he said, he had to grow up.