Many people trashed Carmelo Anthony. The players were always in his corner

Many in the media and NBA fandom gave up on Carmelo Anthony after his disappointing stint with the Houston Rockets, which lasted only 10 games. Melo spent an entire year in basketball purgatory with many thinking we wouldn't see him on an NBA court again.

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Carmelo Anthony on RJ Barrett: “He's just a bland player bro. That's not a shot. That's not disrespect. I ask a lot of…Knicks fans…it's just like, he's good, he get it done sometimes, but he's not an exciting player. You don't know if he got 4 or 26

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At their scoring peaks, Melo or Durant? Plus, previewing Suns and Cavaliers - The Athletic

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Carmelo Anthony Is Good at His Job

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Carmelo Anthony Is Good at His Job

Discarded Carmelo Anthony, 36, has proven he can be a role player — and a good one - The Boston Globe

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