All Eyes on Melo.
There’s a general consensus currently around the NBA kingdom, that the one to watch this season will be the Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony. He’s never lacked confidence on the court, and this year he’s somehow improved just that much more on the offensive end, more efficient from the field – enough to draw plenty of eyeballs in his direction. Give credit where it’s due, kids. Here are 10 reasons why we like him.
1. The Nuggets have started off the 2009-2010 season, undefeated thus far, 5-0.
2. He’s only 25 in his prime.
3. He’s had 2 back to back 40+ point games already, any bets on how many more?
4. He’s an offensive monster averaging 34.5 points per game.
5. This poster on Milsap, 3 views.
6. He’s playing like he’s hungry for something. “It’s different (this year). My vision and focus — I see something at the end of the tunnel and that’s that (championship trophy),” Carmelo Anthony after defeating the Jazz in the Nuggets’ season opener.
7. He may finally get recognition in the same ranks as LeBron and Dwade, his fellow 2003 draftmates.
8. He chopped his braids for change.
9. Even the most talented guys are always going to have haters – why hate, when you can put up this cool wallpaper.
10. His cameo in a recent motivational Nike spot.
Do you like, or like to dislike Carmelo?
Carmelo is awesome on the offensive end of the floor, but for me he will never take his place among the greats until he improves on the defensive side of the ball. He has the talent and the athleticism, it just remains to be seen if he has the will.