Carmelo Anthony Comments On Joining LeBron James & The Lakers

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Some felt like LeBron should have gotten him a spot in LA.

Carmelo Anthony is currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and it took a lot of convincing before he finally got a contract in the NBA. Luckily, he's finally back to his old self and fans are loving every single second of it. While Portland seems to be a great fit for Melo, there were rumors throughout the summer that he could end up with the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to his affiliation with LeBron James. 

In the end, Anthony was never offered a deal with the Lakers and some fans felt like it was shady on LeBron's part. Recently, Melo spoke on the possibility of joining the Lakers and his communication with James throughout the free agency process. As it turns out, Melo was never asking for any favors.

Carmelo Anthony Comments On Joining LeBron James & The Lakers
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“There were a lot of teams that I thought I was going to be on,” Anthony told Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points. “As far as LeBron goes, it’s something we’ve talked about since we were in high school. It wasn’t in his power. Some people might say it was in his power. But it’s not something that I was calling him and talking to him about, asking him, ‘Can you do this for me?’ I would never put him in that position because a lot of times it’s deeper than that, and I started understanding the business of basketball.”

While Melo on the Lakers would make for some compelling television, it seems like both parties are comfortable with their current situation which is all that matters.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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