Carmelo Anthony is who he is, and he's not going to change. Ever.
We shouldn't have a problem with that, either. If I were to tell you LeBron James was set in his ways after 10 years (he isn't), you'd shrug that off. He's the best in the game and has already improved enough. No harm, no foul. Stay the same, 'Bron. It's all good.
With Anthony, it's different. Maddeningly different. 'Melo's been set in his ways since he entered the NBA. He scores; it's what he does. He also reaches the playoffs like a bat out of hell. Or a frat boy celebrating Thirsty Thursday.
Postseason berths haven't been enough because he hasn't won a title. Shame on you, 'Melo, for not winning. LeBron's won twice. Chris Bosh has won twice. Dwyane Wade has three rings. Even Darko Milicic has one. Your draft-day companions have all surpassed you in hardware. Doesn't matter that three of them had to team up for two of their titles. Shame on you.
Or should I say, shame on us? Those who don't understand you by now, what you've done and can still do. Shame on them. All of them.
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Why It’s Officially Time to Stop Criticizing Carmelo Anthony
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