Brooklyn Nets: Should they sign Carmelo Anthony?
By Alan Mena
Recent news broke out that Kyrie and KD are pushing for the Brooklyn Nets to sign Carmelo Anthony after Wilson Chandler’s suspension. Should the Nets take a chance on Carmelo Anthony?
After the news broke of Wilson Chandler‘s suspension yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets are in need of some depth in the frontcourt. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are reportedly pushing the Nets to sign Carmelo Anthony, which would be an interesting addition this season.
KD and Kyrie are "pushing" Nets to sign Melo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 29, 2019
Brooklyn remains interested in potentially signing him, per @TheFrankIsola pic.twitter.com/VSGzYZixxW
This summer, Melo has been scrimmaging with players from the New York Knicks, Nets, other teams, and free agents. He’s been often called the best player on the floor, which should not come as a surprise.
At thirty-five years old, Melo has stated that he feels healthy and capable of being an impact player on any NBA team, which has gained support from many other players around the league.
Heard from some people at that #Knicks run at Columbia today that Melo “played great” and was “one of the best players on the floor.” Was clearly in great shape and looked strong. Left a great impression on those who played and watched. He can help a contender. #NBA
— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) August 30, 2019
Anybody would think that is enough for a player of Melo’s caliber to have a multitude of deals by the time he became a free agent, but there is a negative perception of his character and ineffectiveness on any roster at this point in his career.
Recently, Melo shared his viewpoint on the situation with Stephen A. Smith, detailing that he was unaware that he on was “ten-game trial period” and that “his services were no longer required” in Houston. In the end, Melo just wants to play basketball and not worry about his future being uncertain, which he can likely find in Brooklyn.
Furthermore, since Chandler will miss twenty-five games (thirty percent) of the season until December 15th, Coach Kenny Atkinson needs to heavily rely on Taurean Prince, Rodions Kurucs, Nicolas Claxton, and Henry Ellenson unless they take a chance on signing Melo.
A potential starting lineup of Kyrie, Caris LeVert, Prince, Melo, and Jarrett Allen (or DeAndre Jordan) would be sustainable throughout the course of this season. So will Melo fit in with Brooklyn’s system?