Carmelo Anthony Dismisses Notion He's On A "Farewell Tour"

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Melo still has plenty of fight left in him.

Carmelo Anthony's career seemed dead in the water at the start of this season but after being signed to a non-guaranteed contract by the Portland Trail Blazers, he has found new life. Last night, Anthony had his best game as Blazer, notching 25 points, shooting 50 percent from the floor, and finishing plus 19 in a win. It was a huge return to form for Carmelo and fans were excited about what he brought to the table.

In a recent interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, Melo was asked about this season and whether or not it would be his last. Essentially, Melo was being asked if this was a farewell tour and based on his answer, it is very much not that.

Carmelo Anthony Dismisses Notion He's On A "Farewell Tour"
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"This ain’t a damn farewell tour," Anthony said. "My love for the game don’t stop. I don’t know where this ‘farewell tour’ thing came from. I’ve never talked about a farewell tour. I know what I can do and I believe in myself. When a farewell tour comes, it comes. That’s not something I think about. I’m not thinking about retiring right now."

You have to admire Anthony's determination especially after some felt he was being blackballed. Now that he's back in the league and playing well, perhaps he can get himself a couple more seasons before calling it a career.


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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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