FromTheLand+FollowCarmelo Says Denver Gave Jokic His #15 to “Erase His Legacy” — Here’s Why Jokić DisagreesOn the “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast, Carmelo Anthony didn’t hold back: he called the Nuggets giving Nikola Jokić jersey No. 15 a “petty maneuver,” designed to “erase what I did there.” But Jokić sees it differently. Speaking with reporters, he explained that he’s been wearing #15 his whole life—long before he reached the NBA. When asked if he knew Melo wore it previously in Denver, he respectfully replied, “Of course, he was a great player.” And there’s even more context: Jokić once revealed that as a kid, he was on the heavier side, and the #15 jersey was simply the largest one available. So he stuck with it. #NBA #Melo #NikolaJokic #Nuggets #NBADebate #JerseyNumbers #Sports 2321Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowHow Air Canada Changed Melo’s GameDid you know Vince Carter gave Carmelo Anthony the advice that helped him level up? Early in his career, Melo was all gas, no brakes—attacking defenders non-stop. But VC told him, “Slow your ass down, you’ll still get the same shot.” At first, Melo thought it was a trick, but once he listened, he became way more efficient. That’s the kind of veteran wisdom that changes careers! #Sports #Basketball #Melo00Share
Brandy Rodriguez+FollowPrime Melo > Prime KDWhen Carmelo was in his prime, his offensive arsenal was ridiculous. Back to the basket, jab steps, silky midrange pull-ups — defenders had no answer. He could light up anyone for 40 without needing a stacked roster behind him. Yeah, KD’s efficiency numbers look prettier, but sometimes efficiency hides how much freedom a scorer really had. Melo’s game was raw buckets, pure isolation skill, no “team hopping” required. Drop peak Melo into today’s pace-and-space era and we’re probably talking 35+ points a night on the regular. #NBAHotTake #DubNation #DenverNuggets #NBAUnpopularOpinion #Melo #KD #NBADebates #NBAHistory #Sports 23Share
