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Beth Holland

Most PPG by a Teenager in NBA History

Scoring as a teenager in the NBA isn’t easy — but these guys made it look like nothing: LeBron James — 21.0 PPG Carmelo Anthony — 21.0 PPG Luka Dončić — 20.9 PPG Kevin Durant — 20.3 PPG (50+ games minimum) All four went on to become elite scorers for their careers too. #NBA #LeBronJames #CarmeloAnthony #LukaDoncic #KevinDurant #NBARookies #BasketballTalk #Sports

Nicole Obrien

Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame moment is almost here

Carmelo Anthony is about to take center stage at the Hall of Fame, and he’s already got his speech ready—emotions and all. Portland fans remember how Melo embraced his role with the Blazers, supporting Damian Lillard and putting up solid numbers in his final seasons. This year’s Hall of Fame class is stacked, too, with Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and more legends joining him. It’s wild to think how many Olympic and NBA greats are being honored together. How do you think Melo’s time in Portland shaped his legacy? #Sports #Basketball #CarmeloAnthony

Bruce Johnson

La La Opens Up: Melo Trade Changed Everything

Fans, did you catch La La Anthony’s honest talk about her split from “Melo”? She revealed on Angie Martinez’s podcast that the 2011 trade sending the “Hoodie Melo” from Denver to the Knicks was a turning point for their marriage. The Big Apple spotlight made things tough, and La La admitted the public pressure was intense. Still, she’s staying strong for their son Kiyan—she’s even keeping the Anthony name to support his hoop dreams. Thoughts on how the New York move changed Melo’s legacy on and off the court? #Sports #LaLaAnthony #CarmeloAnthony

Beth Holland

Melo vs. Embiid Games Since 2014

Here’s why it actually tracks: 2014–16: Embiid missed two full seasons (foot surgeries). 2016–17: Only 31 games on a strict minutes cap. Ongoing: Load management + injuries (meniscus, knee, etc.). Meanwhile Melo: Logged seven straight years of solid availability across NYK/OKC/HOU/POR/LAL before winding down. Peak vs. availability: when he plays, Embiid is MVP-level—but this stat is a wild reminder of how much missed time adds up. #NBA #JoelEmbiid #CarmeloAnthony #Availability #NBADebate #MVP #Sports #76Ers

guerrajohn

What If Melo Joined the Pistons in 2003?

Stephen A. Smith just reignited one of the NBA’s biggest what-ifs: what if “Melo” had been drafted by the Pistons instead of Darko? Smith insists Carmelo would’ve grabbed at least one ring in Detroit, arguing his scoring and big-game mentality were a perfect fit for that squad. Gilbert Arenas pushed back, noting Larry Brown’s aversion to rookies, but Smith doubled down—Melo’s instant offense could’ve changed Pistons history. Do you buy it, or was Detroit’s system just not built for a rookie star? #Sports #Basketball #CarmeloAnthony

Ryan Lopez

Melo vs Dudley: Overrated or Underrated?

Remember when Jared Dudley called out Melo as the NBA’s most overrated? Dudley didn’t hold back, saying ‘Melo’s gotta get his team out of the first, second round to be considered elite. The media loved the drama, but it was rare to see a player go public like that. Melo answered the only way he knows how—dropping 37 on Dudley’s Wizards in their next matchup. Actions > words, right? Where do you stand on the Melo debate? #Sports #Basketball #CarmeloAnthony

Robert Johansson

Carmelo and Kobe Almost Teamed Up in 2011

Carmelo Anthony revealed that in 2011, a deal was essentially in place to send him and Nenê to the Lakers for Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum. “I never even thought about New York,” Melo said — but the trade never happened. Imagine Kobe and Melo sharing the floor in purple and gold during that era. How far do you think that duo could have gone? #CarmeloAnthony #KobeBryant #LakersNation #NBAWhatIf #NBADebate #NBAHistory #NBAPartners #Sports #NBA #NewYorkKnicks #DenverNuggets

FromTheLand

Prime Carmelo Anthony vs. Paul George — 21 Points, 3 Dribble Limit. Who Wins?

Picture this: A one-on-one game to 21, but with a twist—each possession, you only get three dribbles max. Prime Carmelo Anthony’s footwork, strength, and deadly midrange game vs. Paul George’s length, handles, and two-way skill set. Does Melo’s iso bag win out, or does PG’s defense and smooth game give him the edge? #NBAOneOnOne #CarmeloAnthony #PaulGeorge #NBADebate #BasketballTalk #PrimeBattles #Sports #NBA

James Allen

Draymond Green Is More Valuable to Winning Than Carmelo Anthony Ever Was

Draymond impacts every part of the game that leads to wins—defense, passing, IQ, adaptability. Melo’s game was all about scoring, but even then, it didn’t translate to the same kind of team success. #NBAUnpopularOpinion #NBAWhatIf #DraymondGreen #CarmeloAnthony #Sports #NBA