Carmelo Anthony Reacts To Exciting Career Milestone

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Carmelo Anthony continues to cement himself as an all-time great scorer.

Prior to the start of this season, no one would have expected Carmelo Anthony to come back with such a vengeance. There were pundits out there who thought Melo was finished, while some high-ranking executives felt as though he was too much of a liability out on the court. After a poor start to the season, the Portland Trail Blazers decided to give Melo a shot and it worked out perfectly, as Anthony has seen a career resurgence with the team.

Last night, the Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers and in the process, Melo scored enough points to crack the top 15 all-time NBA scorers list. It was a massive achievement that speaks to just how much longevity Melo has had in the game. Following the match, Melo addressed his team and talked about just how much this means to him.

“First of all it’s an honor,” Melo said per ESPN. “I’m blessed to still be able to do it. To reach that Top 15, I don’t want to take that for granted. There’s some greats on there. But it’s kinda hard to celebrate that at this moment. I appreciate it. It is what it is. It’s a great milestone. Again, I don’t want to downplay it, but it’s very hard to talk about it when you’re still on this dog fight. There’s so much that we have to accomplish.”

Melo and the Blazers are currently in the midst of a playoff battle, and if he continues to play this way, there is no doubt the Blazers will have a great chance at squeaking in.


About The Author
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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