Carmelo Anthony Referred To As A "Dinosaur" By Anonymous NBA Exec

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Anthony's perception within the league is less than favorable.

Carmelo Anthony has been struggling to get back into the NBA over the last year and with the season just a month away, he still doesn't have a contract. There have been reports that he could be heading to the Brooklyn Nets, although for now, those are simply rumors with no real meat behind them. It's a sad state of affairs for a player who many looked up to over the last decade.

There is no concrete reason for why Melo hasn't been able to get signed although perhaps it has something to do with his perception. In an article from David Aldridge of The Athletic, Melo was called "a dinosaur in today's NBA" by an anonymous Western Conference executive. Not everyone in the article was so critical of Melo although it's clear some feel he just can't live up to the standards set forth by the league these days.

Carmelo Anthony Referred To As A "Dinosaur" By Anonymous NBA Exec
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If Carmelo is unable to find a team by the start of the season, there is no telling what he will do. The last time he played was at the beginning of last season when he lasted just 10 games with the Houston Rockets. A lack of contract could force him into an early retirement which would be sad when you consider he's been working out so hard these last few months.

What team would you want to see Melo play for this year?


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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