Carmelo Anthony is one of the greatest players of all time and will one day be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
The ten-time NBA All-Star had long been known by the nickname “MELO.”
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is now also given the same nickname by fans.
That said, Anthony doesn’t have a problem with the nickname used for both of them, and he spoke about it on his podcast (7 p.m. in Brooklyn).
He revealed what he said to LaMelo when the Portland Trail Blazers played the Hornets.
Anthony on his message to Ball: “What’s up champ? I just want to leave you, you don’t have to worry about that name, like you have it. Do what you do. I support you .”
Anthony has not played for any team during the 2022-23 season, but has not officially retire until last May.
He played 19 seasons for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers.
His career averages are 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range. 260 regular season games.
As for Ball, he was the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and just completed his fourth season in the league.
The 2022 NBA All-Star has dealt with numerous injuries, but when he’s on the court, he’s shown his superstar potential.
His career averages are 20.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range in 184 regular season games.