Carmelo Anthony Is Better Than Vast Majority Of NBA Players, Says Trainer

Anthony is looking to get himself back in the NBA.

BYAlexander Cole
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Carmelo Anthony has been a huge source of debate for NBA fans these days as some feel as though his time in the league has come and went. Others believe Anthony could lace up and play for any team and instantly make them better. Regardless of where you fall in this debate, it's clear that teams are hesitant to take a chance on Melo as he hasn't been offered a contract this offseason. Despite this, his trainer Chris Brickley still has a ton of confidence in him and had some strong words during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club.

When asked about Melo's future in the league, Brickley said there is no denying that Anthony can make an impact as he's better than a large chunk of those in the league right now.

“He’s easily better than 60 percent, 70 percent of the NBA players walking around,”  Brickley said. “It’s just that teams are afraid of ‘I want to be a starter.’ It’s not the case. Melo just wants to have a farewell season, do what D-Wade did. Have a jersey swap. He had a great career, he’s a Hall of Famer. So hopefully that could happen.”

So far, there have been rumors that Melo will join the Los Angeles Lakers but he has also stated that he wouldn't mind returning to the New York Knicks.

How do you feel about Brickley's comments? Is he right or is he completely off?


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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.