Jalen Rose Doesn't Think Carmelo Anthony is Coming Back To The NBA

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Melo hasn't played since leaving Houston.

The last few years have been pretty tumultuous for Carmelo Anthony. The NBA star has bounced from team to team and recently parted ways with the Houston Rockets. Since the Rockets, Anthony has not been able to find his way onto an NBA roster, although some think he may link up with the Los Angeles Lakers to play with LeBron James.

In an interview with TMZ, former NBA player and current commentator Jalen Rose said Melo will most likely not play in the NBA again, unless a team is desperate to replace an injured player.


"He can still contribute. It's just ... finding the right opportunity is tough because unless there's a major injury, a contender team probably wouldn't add him. And then, a lottery team is probably looking to 'Stop tryin' for Zion,' so they're tanking in a lot of ways," Rose told TMZ. "Maybe an injury happens and he gets back in the league."

Rose continued by saying that Melo will easily make the hall of fame and definitely deserves it. He also feels as though Anthony deserves better than having his career end after just a ten game campaign with the Rockets.

If Melo does get back in the league, who do you think he'll play for.


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