Ice Cube Says Carmelo Anthony Belongs In The NBA And Not The Big3

Ice Cube would love Anthony in his league, just not now.

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Questions have been swirling as of late as to whether or not Carmelo Anthony has a future in the NBA. The star played ten games with the Houston Rockets this season and hasn't played since as both parties agreed to part ways. Since leaving the Rockets, Carmelo hasn't played any basketball which has some wondering if he's going to retire.

While some believe 'Melo is finished, others are not so sure and believe Anthony is still worthy of cracking an NBA roster. One of those people is rapper and actor Ice Cube who recently spoke to TMZ about Anthony.

Ice Cube is the founder and owner of the Big3 basketball league which features retired NBA stars playing in a 3-on-3 setting. TMZ asked him if he would like to have Anthony in the league, but he feels as though that talk is coming a little too early.


"Of course, we'd accept him. But, he can still play in the NBA, he should be in the NBA," Cube said.

He added that he would ultimately love to have Carmelo play in the league, but considering he feels 'Melo can still play in the NBA, he'd rather him compete there.

Players who have competed in the Big3 league include Chauncey Billups, James White, and Rashard Lewis.


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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.