In the event that the Brooklyn Nets decide to keep Kevin Durant, who asked to be traded in late June, Carmelo Anthony has allegedly surfaced as a potential free-agent target for the team.
Al Harrington, the CEO of a $100 million firm, is the most successful teammate that Carmelo Anthony has ever had.
Melo, a 10-time All-Star, was with the Los Angeles Lakers last season after previously playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and New York Knicks.
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It all starts with Durant, who, in the event of a trade to a team that is already a title contender, such as the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat, could substantially alter the NBA’s power dynamics.
If he were to leave Brooklyn, it would probably set off a series of circumstances that would eventually result in Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons leaving as well, especially if the front office decided to start a laborious rebuilding process.
But if Durant stays, the Nets’ attention will likely turn to all-out attempts to win the championship.
Given his recent growth as a reliable role player with the Lakers and Blazers, Anthony may fit into their ambitions
After beginning his career as a wing player, it took the 2013 NBA scoring champion some time to adjust to a less offensive role, including unsuccessful stints with the Thunder and Rockets. However, he has now found his comfort level playing as a stretch 4.
In 69 games for Los Angeles last season, the 38-year-old product of New York City averaged 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 three-pointers. He made 83% of his free throws and 44.1 percent of his field goals, including 37.5 percent on three-pointers.
The offensive potency of an Irving, Durant, Anthony, Seth Curry, and Joe Harris small-ball group would be incredibly potent, but the defense would be a worry.
All things considered, the Nets hold the key to the rest of the NBA summer, which has essentially come to a standstill since Durant’s request for a trade. Before the last flurry of moves, either that domino needs to fall or he needs to declare his decision to return.
Anthony will be a part of the last round of additions, and regardless of where he ends up, he should be a reliable backup player.