Why Carmelo Anthony Is BANNED From The NBA

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His Freshman year at Syracuse University, he won the NCAA championship alongside winning NCAA’s Most Outstanding Player award. He was drafted by the Nuggets as the 3rd overall pick in 2003 behind this guy, and this Hall of Fame Random. He was in one of the most legendary draft classes featuring Lebron, Wade, and Bosh. He won rookie of the month every month, averaging 21 points and 6 boards.
Man’s ranked in the top 10 in scoring for 9 straight seasons, from 2005-2014, including the 2006-2007 seasons where he finished 2nd in scoring behind Kobe.
He’s been named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team member six times. He became the face of the Nuggets franchise. Standing at 6’8, he was too tall, too strong for the average small forward to guard, and yet he was too quick for a bigger defender which made him the perfect hybrid forward.
His numbers may not stand out to people now, a 25 point per game average over 13 seasons on 45% from the field, especially now where everyone seems to be averaging 30… Sorry Melo
Eventually the dust settled, and MELO WAS ON THE KNICKSS BABYYY! We came up.And Carmelo was easily one of the best players in the NBA. In 2013, he finished third in MVP voting, got the only first place vote besides LeBron, ohhhh he took unanimous MVP away from LeBron? Remember when Melo dropped 41 against the Heat in Game 4 in 2012 just to not get swept…**yeah good times.**
The Knicks since the 2000’s were irrelevant, But they made some big moves and with Melo, we were finally relevant. Melo was in his prime and in 2013, put together one of the best seasons of his career while leading the Knicks to a 54-28 record with Stoudemire, Chandler, J.R. and Shumpert. He won the scoring title that year averaging 28.7 points shooting a crazy high 38% from 3 for the time.
Up until the Knicks, there were numerous times where Melo favored money over winning. We all know about the Big 3 in Miami with Lebron, Wade, and Bosh. Well that should’ve never happened. It was originally supposed to be Lebron, Wade, and Melo. But in 2006, Melo didn’t wanna leave money on the table. Then that summer, Wade and Lebron signed their 3 year deals with a player option, while Melo maxed out his money with a full 5 year deal with no opt out. Cause of his no opt out clause, Melo wasn’t a free agent during the summer of 2010 and couldn’t fulfill the original idea for the Big Three. In 2015, Melo could’ve joined the Bulls with D Rose, but to do that he needed to take a pay cut up to $10 million. Or he could’ve taken a max 4 year deal with Houston making them a top 1 tier team in the league. But he passed up on both of those to take the Knicks’ cool $120 million deal.
He signed a veterans minimum with the Rockets and was with his former coach in Mike D’ Antoni and now he’s reunited with his banana boat brother. Carmelo’s not expected to be a star. He’s 34 years old in his 16th season, still good, but not as the main guy. Harden and CP3 playmaker a lot for othe-- He only played 10 games. What? They ruled him out with some unspecified “illness” and decided to “part ways with him” they didn’t release him. He even bought into the all three offense, not taking 2s…What the f**? But remember, Melo and D’Antoni didn’t have the greatest of relationships back in New York. So reuniting with him in Houston wasn’t the best idea.
Rockets traded Melo to the Bulls but they waived him and for 10 whole months, he did not get picked up by any team in the league. At this point, Carmelo was a 1st ballot hall of famer, but somehow was out of the league. Former players were shocked.
Fans, analysts, media members all had different theories. Some said it was his underwhelming body of work in the past few seasons, but that doesn’t make any sense. One bad Thunder season with a dysfunctional Billy Donovan Russ combo and 10 games on the Rockets can’t be enough right? It felt like Carmelo was all of a sudden black listed from the NBA.
Although Melo never had the accolade of a championship ring or an MVP, He changed the culture of franchises he’s played for. Knicks fans will always and forever remember “Melo” and his triple threat signature has been widely adapted and used by so many players in the current NBA. *Even now Melo deserves to be on a team.* Like he said, he’s still going in the gym and is always keeping his body NBA ready cause he still feels like he ain’t finished and he has more to give to the game.
So why is Carmelo not on any NBA team right now? No answer, no reason really. No team reached out. There were rumors of the Knicks.

[@mj2kallday]

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[@jaxsonbateman]

I hate how these PrizePick spons say "it's you against the numbers" (it must be in their requirements, right? Every NBA commentator does it, and I imagine they have it in their requirements because they don't want people to think of it as gambling). It's not you against the numbers - it's you against the sportsbook. They have the edge (the 5% vig) baked into the odds, which is why 95-99% of bettors are losers long term.

[@MrPhilbautista]

Nope. He was a bad player on a bad team last year. Why would anyone else want to deal with the headache he brings.

[@chrismajor1646]

Nope. His time is done. He had a good career. However, his style of play is outdated. His feet are painfully slow and he leans terribly on defense, creating an obvious point of weakness. Mello should fade into the sunset with dignity, proud of his well above average NBA career.

[@Chris-tv1qz]

@@MrPhilbautista he averaged 13 🤡 thats not a bad player. Plus he still command double teams and shoot 37% from 3

[@Chris-tv1qz]

@@chrismajor1646 Shooting 3s is outdate? Open your eyes 🤡🤡🤡 . Melo still deserves to play and he will play

[@bignoob24]

I miss young Carmelo, Lebron, and Wade.

[@mareklame8589]

I miss young myself.

[@Ericrawnsley]

You don't miss young yourself you just regret the bad decisions you made that led you to where you are in life.

[@manz7860]

I'm glad we don't have clowns scheming to make superteams anymore.

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

@@Ericrawnsley thats false. I understand you’re a kid. But you too will miss this. Its part of life.

[@Ericrawnsley]

@@gregoryjohnson7043 I understand you make uneducated guesses about people and are usually wrong and aren't humble enough to admitt it

[@averageguy1261]

During his prime he put himself first, above the team and coaches, never buying into a system.

[@mbibe]

I'm still kind of salty about him pretty much screwing Jeremy Lin's NBA career but yeah, I think he deserves it with him being one of the best scorers of all time I mean like holy shit he's only like 300+ POINTS away from passing shaq in all time points.

[@averageguy1261]

@@mbibe Yeah, divas will never take a back seat, even if it means winning.

[@averageguy1261]

@@mbibe On the bright side, Linsanity will always be legend. The most insane basketball ever played.

[@thkthk12]

Dude I was about to say this… the dude at his prime was so selfish and had his head far up his ass it’s not even funny. Y’all remember when Lin was coming up and he was crying to his boyfriend? I do

[@1drew305]

Couldn’t wait for Lin to take a back seat. Felt like teams were allowing him to score for Asian viewership.

[@MentalPistol]

Melo is from NYC originally. Even went to college in NY state. No video can state why he came to play for the Knicks, or how much we in NY hold Melo in high esteem for both on court and off court reasons.

[@dastorm15]

​@@edwardskinner5928raised in Baltimore, born in Brooklyn

[@snoopyshultz]

we called him the offensive black hole for a reason. 3 play off 1st round losses out of 8 years is trash

[@tetonskier100]

I remember watching him at Madison Square Garden against the Rockets. He literally didn't pass the ball a single time until the 4th quarter, when he passed it twice - I was counting. The Knicks lost. He had 30.

[@stevest8675]

Yeah. He was a ball hog

[@austingreen1274]

In case anyone was confused like me, Melo won the rookie of the month in the western conference each month, and Lebron won in the east each month.

[@josephjefferson2617]

Yes, and Melo got cheated out of the "Rookie of the Year" award, when it was his last shot of the last game of the year that took the Nuggets to the playoffs, while Rookie of the Year LeBron James went home after the regular season.

[@CWZimba]

Thank you that was helpful

[@shayhill568]

And Wade was the first to win a ring lmao

[@stevenscummy1458]

@@josephjefferson2617 Yeah but Melo got drafted to a team with a better roster

[@lordmichaels9362]

@@stevenscummy1458 stop it they only one 23 games lol before he was drafted he put that team on his back

[@josemaringarcia4566]

I think the lowest point for Carmelo was last year when the Lakers lost to the Rockets and Jalen Green said that the game plan was just to attack Carmelo. His legacy is in shambles and the best option was to retire his jersey in Denver but he's not even the best #15 anymore there.

[@gmb7999]

@Deez never seen a melo defensive highlight

[@gmb7999]

@Deez lmfao fact on many levels 🤣

[@Owatupcuz]

@Deez thing is melo wasn’t even that bad of a defender in his prime feel like most y’all highlight junkies caught melo at end of his prime garbage years with Knicks and thunder

[@MrPhilbautista]

Even if Jokic had a different number, Melo's Nuggets career doesn't merit a jersey retirement. If he wanted his jersey retired, he should've never left.

[@JWhack]

@@MrPhilbautista true and Jokic has already surpassed him as a nugget

[@SeanGrantstormpinball]

Me7o. Great vid! Subscribed right away. Will keep watching1. Keep up the good work!

[@ultrawidemods5175]

he's all good in blazers but him joining lebron is his worst decision. that's the nail in the coffin. we all know teaming up with lebron will ruin your career.

[@manbok2035]

Dude wasted his years at NY for a big pay check. He got the money, but he has realised for a while, he wants NBA achievements.

[@darrengordon-hill]

HE GETS NO SIMPATHY FROM US!!!!

[@nycflacko1917]

it’s not all bout the money too he from ny he wanted to put the knicks on the map

[@briananderson9650]

He should have took the $$$$

[@briananderson9650]

He wanted b n ny

[@briananderson9650]

LeBron chased super teams🤣💯

[@twin4215]

Carmelo will always be my favorite player his impact in ny is crazy I feel like only New Yorkers would understand what I mean. His impact wasn’t only basketball for us. I grew up in a poor neighborhood called redhook and he helped a lot over there I even met him after hurricane sandy he gave out supplies thank you melo we love you

[@sniperpaintcorrection6790]

Queens here 👍🏻 you already know

[@bobcruise2082]

Brooklyn need em! Especially off the bench

[@AO-qj2zu]

He get lots of love in Syracuse too!

[@jerrytang3146]

Even Putin has a lot of admirers.

[@MizIzLivin]

I'm Glad You Had The Opportunity To Feel Special From Melo's OBLIGATION As An NBA Employee.. But This Is Some Delusional/Selfish S#!T To Say Especially If You Watched The Video BEFORE You Made This Comment.

[@BlitzMaul]

That transition to Snoop saying "WHO?!" caught me off-guard 💀1:50

[@windycity2411]

Hey, nice video. Just want to let you know that your efforts are appreciated and that your work is recognized....!

[@Rs3mocha]

This is a classic example of a guy who stepped on everyone in his prime and is now humbled

[@Rs3mocha]

@Deez hes not what? Try to finish your sentences big boy

[@Rs3mocha]

@Deez yes your autism speaks wonders

[@Rs3mocha]

@Deez no just your autism

[@Rs3mocha]

@Deez a true autists

[@ItsYaBoi888]

This is karma for how Carmelo treated J-Lin 👍

[@joelco92]

I have no idea why the Lakers didn’t resign him. I loved him on the Lakers. He was a great role player and was able to shoot 38% from three, which is literally exactly what the Lakers need right now. I’m sure they could sign him to a veteran minimum and he could seriously help fix the one glaring issue they have.

[@mosstwig3591]

Because his defense is abymasal at this point. Sure he could be worth a vet minimum to maybe bring in for a last second shot.

[@MH-lk8md]

Defensive pylon.

[@hottrakz]

Because his play wasn't bad and they needed someone to blame now that Westbrook is gone let's see who it's the new scapegoat

[@ephraimcheatom3287]

That might be the plan... To get him for Cheap. Smh

[@jamyateam3187]

Because your a casual who doesn’t under defense is apart of basketball and I could score on melo that’s the reason he not in the nba he should only do defensive drills and then maybe he could get picked uo

[@2009kdizzle]

I love how they show all these knick highlights when he was never closer to a chip than when he was a nugget.

[@LeonYuL]

Melo didn't wanna play with Bron and Wade later realised what Bron really is, not because of paycheck 🤷🏻

[@enamuossuo]

One of the best scorer ever but at black hole in offense at the same time.

[@anthonyriche552]

A black hole on offense and playing 4 on 5 on defense. Teams just aren't willing to add that element to their rosters.

[@zureai]

And it seems he gets sucked into a black hole on defense and miraculously finds his way back on offense

[@averageguy1261]

And maybe that's why he never won a championship.

[@enamuossuo]

@@averageguy1261 yep, his defense, and mostly his mindset prevented him from winning a title.

[@averageguy1261]

@@enamuossuo Right, Kobe and MJ are prime examples of changed mindsets.

[@leegriffin5495]

The question was should Carmelo Anthony be in the nba? Yes and they should put on the Memphis grizzlies because they need something else to win it. And Carmelo has a great mid range shot. If they can work together and not get the big head they can win 🏆 it .

[@enidedwards5200]

Everyone serves for a time and era but don’t forget when Carmelo kept the spectators glued to the game . No matter the outlook presently he was proficient. Complete his game factors with a completion of his legacy.

[@darrengordon-hill]

Paul Peirce is a legendary Celtic, a champion and a Finals MVP!!! PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME!!!! Melo - with Finals MVP Billups - made all of one Conference Final

[@JackSkellington__]

Give melo kg and Ray Allen tho and he got 3 rings

[@darrengordon-hill]

@Pepperidge Farm Nah. Nuggets had a squad - he bailed on them. Nothing I've seen Melo do that PP couldn't do... Many things I've seen PP do that Melo never did... like, play defense.

[@JackSkellington__]

@@darrengordon-hill they didn’t have a squad the year he got traded though…Lol every melo hater just brings up defense…Paul pierced doo doo’d himself and faked an injury melo ain’t do that

[@JackSkellington__]

Paul Pierce is better than Lebron according to Paul Pierce

[@darrengordon-hill]

@Pepperidge Farm If doo-dooing oneself is what it takes to win Finals MVP... And to correct you, every BASKETBALL FAN brings up defence... for obvious reasons.

[@silentreaping4877]

I feel like the same thing is happening to Dwight Howard all the accomplishments and yet they still find a way to not have him in the league

[@thkthk12]

Yeah it’s because they were toxic and their past is catching up to them. They are still great to be in a roster but not enough to deal with this drama wanting asses.

[@Tethloach1]

the drama they bring caught up to them.

[@BourneIdentity45]

I feel like the fact the centre position has changed so much in the last decade its almost he played right at the end of the era where bigs were actually bigs, ie they'd be in the post almost all the time doing what Shaq did best whereas now they're expected to be able to play positionless basketball and shoot 3s like Jokic does, in a way its almost similar with Blake Griffin sure he physically wasn't able to be as explosive as he used to be but the difference was that he did his best to adapt to where the league is now but even with that he is no longer the calibre of player he used to be

[@BourneIdentity45]

@thkthk12 I agree I feel like the drama that Melo had during the beginning of his career along with the fact he was always more about his numbers vs team success is one of the reasons why he isn't playing in the league now vs LeBron who all he cares about is winning a championship at this point, sure he ultimately wants to play with his son but when his body is still able he wants to win more. For me the first time I found out he had a chance to be on that heat big 3 and chose the money instead of having a chance for that, that told me all I needed to know, cause him and LeBron were friends before they even entered the league yet he chose money over a chance to win a championship

[@chrisdelvalle6745]

Nah Dwight Howard is different bcuz he's actually proven to be one of the best in his Era and all time and has a strong resume...Carmelo on the other hand could only score and was never dominant or a good teammate.

[@lm7_gio]

Im from Greece and even here the only 3 names i have EVER heard people evoking out loud when shooting jump shots: MJ, Kobe and Melo. He has been HUGE for the NBA's international reputation. My Bucks have 2 roster spots left open. Hope they sign him and get him a ring before he retires. He deserves it.

[@confessor4943]

Bucks fan here. Love Greek freak and Carmelo. Kalimara!

[@beryl4122]

Kobe visited South Korea for Nike campaign tour Asia in 2011 or 2012 I still remember Kobe saying during an interview that Melo is the hardest player to play against in the NBA that time ( after Black Mamba himself of course), and he showed a lot of respect to Carmelo Anthony It’s sad to see that my favorite player of all time in the NBA never got to win the championship title. He sure had a lot of ego during his prime but that’s what made him so fun to watch… I always believed in Melo in those clutch 1v1 moments. You are my favorite player forever in my minds no matter what

[@chuckdeuces911]

Kobe was overrated too

[@toureharris3489]

Overrated… translation: Nobody can guard them

[@kendrickdawson1053]

I was in the 9th grade when LeBron and carmelo got drafted 2003year.. They both lived up to the hype and to see lebron still averaging 30+points on his 20th season is beyond amaZing

[@jerrytang3146]

@kENDRICK: Ever heard of steroids, HGH, etc?

[@japs4378]

It seems you want to talk about your hemorrhoids 😁😁😁

[@oceangalicha9853]

@@jerrytang3146 lebron never heard of them too bud

[@TonyStone3000]

@@jerrytang3146 If it were that easy there would be a White LeBron, or an Asian Lebron.

[@MentalPistol]

Crazy right, he was older than you when you were in the 9th.. and 20 years later, he's younger than you. Isht is wild.

[@freshprinceofbelize9374]

Melo need a farewell tour with either the Knicks, Nuggets or Hornets (Hornets with LaMelo and Jordan great way to end it and pass the torch)

[@kpizzleprice6649]

He was a monster

[@jimmyconway6080]

Melo is an all time great scorer. I think he could still play for some teams in certain situations. Melo should seriously think about taking his brand overseas and play a couple years. I think he can do very well like Marberry.

[@dAbaPEsTA123]

His ego can't take it

[@guyincognito1423]

What has melo ever done to demonstrate that he'd be a POSITIVE locker room presence??? That's what teams signing a player in their late 30's want. They also want a little defensive effort off the bench...

[@tonecapone0016]

But Westbrook can still start on playoff ready teams??? 😴 🤷 Bulls dropped the ball(literally) by waiving him. Pat will could use his tutoring experience and skills right now.

[@lusevizions]

He really said defense and melo in the same sentence lmao

[@TrojansFirst]

He burned bridges when he was a star player and people don't forget. Now they are not going to bend over backwards for him when he can easily be replaced.

[@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly]

I subscribed as soon as you kept it real 💯 by saying after the Knicks, his career went downhill

[@snowleopard6690]

Prime D rose was my favorite player. Then when he got injured I was in Michigan so Chicago and NY games would play on cable.

[@Mr.Dobalina113]

One of the least deserving MVPs ever

[@P1zzaGuy]

Me7o was and will probably be my favorite player growing up. Denver melo with those shiny jersey was nostalgic. It's a shame that they probably cannot retire his #15 jersey now.

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

Retire number 7

[@orangejuice20133]

Yea they probably gonna retire jokic’s since his a 2x mvp might get a 3rd one this season

[@iskindersam7834]

Great vid

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

New to your channel checking you out👍

[@DottaYT]

Literally half the roster from the last 3 laker seasons are not in the league anymore 😵‍💫

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

One of the issues was Melo's contract, it didn't align in the best way and I think he even ended up changing agents because of that but then it was already complicated since he kept going after the max.

[@haoye2413]

That is all in the past tho. I think people who are interested in this video, probably wonder just like me yeah why he can't get a spot.

[@TheLeriShow]

Hoodie Melo will never be forgotten.

[@AFrmDaBx]

I would love to see him come to Brooklyn, even if it’s just for a season, that can really put him in a position for more offers in free agency

[@Tayte3]

I would like that too. Hopefully he gets signed

[@bboysaif8]

Fr that team is gutted now KD’s outta there too, get my guy melo back to his hometown

[@eduardoalegre9075]

He got what he want. And that's money.

[@murdarichblood7603]

That's what you supposed to do. Joining a super team dnt mean you go get a ring 💍

[@eduardoalegre9075]

@@murdarichblood7603 it increases the chances though.

[@murdarichblood7603]

@@eduardoalegre9075 Yes. I agree 💯

[@teamcali9212]

Jeremy Lin is sitting back like...🤣

[@jascam1]

Carmelo was a basketball beast along with his teammates on the Nuggets, excitement every time they played. Missing you Mello stay strong Bro, always balling.

[@Huntersgotmadrizz]

mj ur like my favourite content creator man ur vids r so cool

[@gilanganugrahfajar5502]

When udonis haslem still in league without any minutes to play with, melo in other side lost his spot in league

[@gilanganugrahfajar5502]

@Christopher Jacobs it's fine at least he will give any buckets not like haslem

[@Triqkshot]

From a Heat fan I’d rather have Haslem than Melo right now and it’s not even a debate.

[@childofGod477]

I really thought this would have happened a year or two ago I wanted him to come over and be our guy with Reggie coming off the bench but I am so excited to have Eric Gordon back and I always liked this bones kid

[@carlatinsley6474]

I’m sad to hear he’s no longer in the nba. I luv him.

[@rafaelvilla4002]

Carmelo only went to the conference finals once in his NBA career and it was in 2009 against the Lakers. Nothing really much about his playoffs runs.

[@unknownnba7620]

Crazy that people don’t know who Carmelo is but know lamelo

[@zureai]

How’s it crazy? Just a simple generation gap

[@lightskin4life284]

Then kid are like 7

[@joshuadonald9383]

This generation is different when I was a kid me and my friends knew about all the 80s and 90s legends

[@bamf6603]

meanwhile lamelo might never be better than carmelo

[@asanitheafrofuturist]

Not if they're not NBA fans

[@Dividenddream]

The reason Carmelo is not in the NBA at present is his ego plain and simple. He was hating on Lin when he signed a free agent contract to leave the Knicks, stating Lin was not worth the money he was offered. That says it all right there from my perspective.

[@enidedwards5200]

Carmelo is a product of the 3 pointers . He’s playing and contributing to a team , game and adding numbers .

[@blamefulox3284]

Melo was my all time favorite player when I was a kid . I even did a project about his hole life and career in grade 6 when he was with the denver nuggets

[@thedreaminghooper]

i did the same but with ja morant in 8th grade 😂 (im a freshman now)

[@haloed-hero]

Ha I remember those projects, was it a slide show frames printed out and present to class

[@julianrojas4792]

I wish he'd go to the mavs and help Luka because we all know Luka needs help

[@BlueBen-vu4st]

He just a low tier role player now he cant do anything to help

[@julianrojas4792]

@12-10A11 Võ Minh Khang 15 points is 15 points tho

[@skeamrivera192]

you dont want Luka to be influence by Carmelo game perspective.....

[@BlueBen-vu4st]

@@julianrojas4792 no defense tho and you can get much better role player than him

[@julianrojas4792]

@12-10A11 Võ Minh Khang nobody plays defense now. And what other role players would u get?

[@danielv2814]

the trailblazer gave him a chance after no one wanted to, and he showed how thankful he was by going to lakers a year later, just to get let go again smh

[@Dadliman]

Mello's only downside is his defense, he's so tuned as a offensive player that his defensive game took an enormous hit, that's what haunted him after he started to decline and that's what on him now

[@johnnelson3665]

Defense is just as important as offense.

[@aleksandarstojanovski9193]

paul pierce was a legendary celtic. he was extremely skilled and an absolute master of using misdirection and his huge body to get to his spots. in that sense, he was a lot like melo. and unlike melo, he was, at worst, the 2nd best guy on a mini dynasty, went toe to toe with lebron in the playoffs and matched him and managed to win a finals MVP in a series with kobe, kg, gasol and ray allen.

[@YEE941]

Melo ws giving pp and Kobe smoke. Even Kobe said Melos the hardest to guard

[@teeoak]

I'd still pick prime T Mac over prime Melo

[@SilverrulezGaming]

He used to kick my ass in the nba games back in the late 2000's. he and tracy mcgrady would always dominate in the dunk contest in that game. Wild lmao

[@qdot12353]

Why did i feel like i was just watching an ad for the entire time?

[@inmate-ql7ek]

If you ask any kid under 20 who Melo is, 100/100 they'll say Lamelo 🤣

[@B7endan15]

I’m 16 and melo will always be Carmelo

[@nhn8248]

Bro there are so many guys who should still be in the league rn

[@parthchaudhari2141]

Good thing you called me out 😂 I’m one of those guys who wasn’t subscribed all along my bad. Now I won’t miss a video though 👍🏽

[@SwavvyPR]

The fact I was bless to see Melo play against Brooklyn when I was little, an amazing game

[@lifeofsui3864]

No one wants a old player who is an ok shooter and a huge liability on defense….if you are a bad team you want to develop young guys and good teams don’t want a borderline unplayable player

[@ThePrufessa]

He was so dumb to force his way out of Denver via a trade. Made New York give up their whole team just for him. When he could've waited a few months and signed as a free agent and be an addition to what they were already building. Then then whole Amar'e Stoudemire debacle happened.

[@fuckem9120]

What happened with Amare ?

[@captainteemo5229]

@@fuckem9120 i guess injuries? Issue with other players or maybe in the organization or both?

[@anthonyriche552]

@@fuckem9120 His knees gave out on him.

[@zureai]

And don’t forget he wanted Jeremy Lin out of NY as soon as the Linsanity era started. He’s a man child that enjoys the spot light

[@ThePrufessa]

@@fuckem9120 he was oft-injured.

[@jerrytang3146]

Melo destroys every team unfortunate enough to sign him.

[@aaronj.brooks1977]

Banned from the NBA is something that I would have thought about I didn’t know they can do that so Carmelo Anthony can’t seem to get on a NBA team roster if that’s the case maybe he could play overseas or ICE-CUBE’S Big 3 on 3 thing

[@enemyorally420]

Carmelo was unique, his jumpshot was crazy. The NY era was incredible. I will/already miss him a lot

[@fabmyride5181]

At some point, he got to be able to say goodbye. Kobe scored 60 points on his last game, so it's not just about being able to play but to move on with your life and leave room for the next generation. Not everyone can be Lebron.

[@TheMoeP]

Selfish mentality, ballhug that couldn't humble himself a little bit and take smaller roles. No one doubts his scoring ability but his personality didn't take him anywhere and now he's just an underachieved star

[@teaganjohner4051]

And give your headband a re-brand as a ring chaser's crown 🎶

[@eezo9316]

Carmelo understood that loyalty very rarely exist amongst owners in the NBA, he still able to out perform in my opinion all 5-10 next level players in NBA teams. Love to see him with the Knicks & Nets need help.

[@m9ch15l]

Is it so wrong that teams decide to give chances to young players instead? I think its pretty simple n straightforward

[@Harlem-kc8im]

Anyone who’s seen this man play on a nightly bases don’t need to be reminded how great Melo is. My all time favorite player

[@wz-fv2ix]

I was reminded by the bricks and how shot chucker he was.

[@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665]

Was not is

[@wz-fv2ix]

@Deez anybody with a brain understood there was no "missed potential". He brought it upon himself.

[@kingcort8073]

Key point you're missing...Was not Is....cause you were good at something doesn't deserve you should be picked ATM...that's life ..he's old and he has rn his course....

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

@@wz-fv2ix they say the same with Kobe but both r legends

[@markula_4040]

9:59 The Thunder were the 6th seed and the Blazers the 3 seed. How was OKC the favorites without homecourt? Where did you get that info from?

[@erdemeebilgee3584]

They need to add some respect to this man.

[@chrisjohns4461]

Nah MJ, that's not who Carmelo IS; that's who Carmelo WAS!

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

That’s who he is

[@Chris-tv1qz]

What does that mean kid?!?

[@bellatrixlestrange9284]

I mean it's just kids growing up on different era's of basketball for many people Melo will always be Carmelo Anthony. He is top 10 in Scoring he had one of the better careers for a guy without a ring .

[@bigdaddyromeo9631]

A lot of players have been blackballed in the NBA's that we're good like there forcing them to retire early if they can't get a championship out of you, especially if you don't have a championship

[@TheMDAxDJK]

I'm showing age but I watched him while he played in college. Watched him get drafted and enjoyed his game in Denver (loved the time he played with A.I.) really devoted watching him on NY since I lived in NY during that time. The man is a talent and a half and I believe could still play and contribute. But...just like other people saying, he sowed him being nothing but about himself and thinking he's more than he ever really was, and now he's reaping it. Sad to say but it's true.

[@bookaufman9643]

When you put up that list of free agents available it looks like everybody's either too old or too isoball. That's the knock-on Carmelo is that he's and isolation ballplayer but I think his last couple go rounds in the NBA have proven that he can play whatever he needs to play for the team. I'm sure some teams still hold on to that though and that makes it difficult because if only half the teams believe that then you're only able to get with the other half of the teams that I may not have an opening.

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

He was always good off ball tho

[@jess4276]

Maybe if he would’ve joined the heat like they planned the team would’ve done better with Melos skill set as a jump shooter fitting in with Lebrons and Wades drives. We know that that Heat team had overlapping skill sets so maybe with Melo it would’ve helped

[@Chris-tv1qz]

Melo was never a free agent in 2010 so he couldnt go to the Miami heat

[@jabbarbrown3089]

Bosh fit better with them you’re crazy

[@Earnmorewithbrit]

no rebound for that chip either, feel bad for Melo but the Heat big 3 did their thing.

[@elijahsmallwood4314]

I remember the roster! I had them going the whole way the next three years. With Tyson Chandler winning defensive player of the year. Or in the top 2.

[@mikekeller4911]

I loved it when Melo was out there ballin with A.I that was when the nuggets were gettin it before the current team with Joker and what not.

[@joeycheng8147]

Put him on the floor for 20 min, he might give you 15 points but the person he is guarding gonna score 30 points in that 20min. Melo can score but he cant D anyone.

[@derrickvalenzuela2972]

I agree that Carmelo Anthony deserves another chance to win a Championship and continue to give to the game of basketball. I feel like those teams just didn’t know how to manage him properly and he didn’t know how to adapt to those teams playing systems. And he was not getting enough respect and opportunities. And he was not putting himself in the best situation he let his ego at the time take over his legacy and his ability to fit in with other teams.

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

@Deez y u hate so much lol, he’s a legend and there’s nothing u can say about it

[@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthony]

@Deez my facts says he’s a legend regardless of what happens and when he and bron retires, you’ll see nothing but greatness from them

[@riasgremory6380]

he is trash

[@bboysaif8]

@Deez ​ Lol I’m guessing you just started watching ball recently. Watch the love he gets when he retires vs when Dudley retires lmao. Then you’ll understand.

[@jamyateam3187]

@@Carmelo-dame.time-Anthonylegend for what,

[@edelmantoamendola]

Remember being so pumped when AI was going to Denver to join Melo. Lol, didn't as I had imagined.

[@ChuloDavidcito]

Me7o - I lived in Syracuse, and I remember seeing this giant guy in the Syracuse U. student union, which was him, of course. I'm sorry such a great player is fading out.

[@JetEngine85]

funny you should mention Bosh lebron wade and melo on the 03 draft because 3 of those names teamed up to win a championship., melo left out on the joining circus early in his career..

[@Swimmingpoolinaswimmingpool]

This means the basketball evolves. Sad to say our heroes doesn't shine today but lives in our hearts and minds forever

[@tonecapone0016]

He still should have a mentor role somewhere . That's why the league is full of immature overpayed millionaires right now. Jacking up 3's and looking to dunk on the whole team. Quietly, teams with players with a low post game and present day 3 ball are thriving. I.E. Joker and Embiid.

[@Wis_Dom]

Evolves? I wouldn't call any player today, "evolved". More like watered down.

[@Odysseus1999]

As a Knicks fan, I’d love it if we brought him back. Him and Derrick Rose riding the bench. That’d be sick

[@fwatom3868]

i love knicks Melo, that time period for basketball was just so good

[@bookaufman9643]

If Carmelo can shoot from the outside like that now than I would love for my Warriors to pick him up

[@PurplePillNow]

Now coming to think of it it’s crazy Tyler hero got 120M it took Carmelo most his career be offered that

[@kizplays9915]

Inflation 😂

[@Rblock777]

Thanks Melo for mentoring Porzingis it will not be forgotten Props from Latvia

[@Dave-fz6wt]

I’m posting this without even watching this video. Carmelo cared more about the bag and his own stats over winning. Plain and simple. He only has himself to blame for any fallout.

[@joalcaspayne3844]

He lead the kicked out of Lin in Knicks in the end Lin got a ring and Melo still chasing ring but its already to late...

[@nicksirju8717]

Hate to say it, but it's karma for he did to Jeremy Lin. I know people will make fun of J. Lin for playing overseas and not being welcomed back in the NBA. But at least he's playing still, plus he's an NBA champion. Carmelo hasn't even been to the finals in his career. It's unfortunately over for him. And the fact he went to the Lakers, knowing the reputation that the front office has in sending players out league after 1 season is there as well. Look at what they did to Pau Gasol's brother Marc Gasol.

[@dallasnoah5538]

Then yours is coming for all the dumb stuff you've been saying your whole life LOL you could tell by your comments you're just a hater

[@stedfordclarke3119]

Spicy Reggae America fresh new sound. Respect basketball fans.

[@robertduransongcovers4401]

He use to shop with his wife and son at my store when I was a cashier. Always very nice. Seen JR Smith come in with him one time.

[@Midori_Ringo]

He's 39 years old, was never a great defender and is worse now. He can still score 13ppg is respectable but he's such a defensive liability that he's likely to give up double his production. He was actively being hunted on the floor. Remember the OKC v Jazz series a few years ago? Where whoever Melo was guarding was giving him the business? That's why no-one wants him. And no-one deserves a farewell tour, the guys that got a legit one - Dirk, Wade, Paul Pierce, Kobe played all their best seasons with one team. Nuggets fans GENERALLY don't like how he left, Knicks fans don't like the way his Knick career ended. He played on too many teams at the peak of his career and left those teams on not so great terms no fanbase unanimously loves him or even NBA fans in general to get a farewell tour