For the past 5-7 years, I have been defending Carmelo Anthony's legacy in the league. He has been one of the greatest scorers in our generation (basically since his rookie year). How is it that he cannot find a spot on one of the 30 teams in the NBA? The man is no scrub, he can score in his sleep. Does he lack on the defensive side? Yes. Is he selfish at times? Yes. Does he want to come off the bench? No, but I think his pride and ego have taken such a big hit that at this point he has no choice but to accept it. I, like Melo, do not believe that there are 15 players ON ANYBODY'S CURRENT ROSTER that are all better than him. He can at least make a 10 man roster ( I believe he would be the perfect 6th man! Yes, I also know I'm delusional and think irrationally when it comes to Melo). The level of disrespect that is being shown to him around the league is sickening! Respect this man! He's been to the conference finals before! (The only year he had a team, I might add). Who is the only guy to win a playoff series with terrible, awful, no good, very bad New York Knicks since 2000? Carmelo Anthony. Who was the guy who actually wanted to go there to play in the Garden? For some reason, it was Carmelo Anthony (And before all you Amare' fans come storming into the comments, just remember that no one wanted him because of his knees). Carmelo went over and beyond for a franchise who only cares about selling tickets. He should've left in 2015 when he had the chance, but he explained on First Take that he heard many rumors about what was going on with the Bulls (And would you believe that the Bulls traded Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler while letting Joakim Noah leave in free agency in a span of 2 years?). My man can't find good fortune in the league, but don't send him out this way. Give him the opportunity that you refused to give Allen Iverson, give Carmelo Anthony a third second chance!!
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