Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony isnt done.
The 36-year-old Anthony, who had spent more than a year out of the NBA– after sour endings in Oklahoma City and Houston– before signing with the Trail Blazers last season, anticipates to return to the league next season.
” In my mind, Ill be right back in the fray of things when next season comes,” Anthony said Saturday after the Trail Blazers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a season-ending, 131-122 Game 5 loss. The Lakers won the series 4 video games to one.
Whenever you find a situation thats comfy and permits you to be who you are, you desire to remain in that situation. Theres no need to try different things when something is working.”
And, more than anything, Anthony, who averaged 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 helps during the regular season, stated he d like it to be with Portland.
” I pray that it can be Portland, I believe I found a house in Portland,” Anthony stated after scoring 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting in 40 minutes Saturday.
Whenever you discover a situation thats comfortable and allows you to be who you are, you want to stay in that situation. Theres no need to attempt different things when something is working.”
Anthony made his comments after a vintage efficiency versus his long time buddy and previous high school rival LeBron James.
According to ESPN Stats & & Information research study, James and Anthony are the third set of opposing players at age 35 or older to each rating 25 points in the very same playoff video game, joining Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford in 2017, and Elgin Baylor and Richie Guerin in 1970.
” Proud as hell of my brother @carmeloanthony doing what he did on his return!!” James tweeted after their matchup Saturday night.
Path Blazers protect CJ McCollum described Anthony as “wonderful,” and Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts called Anthony “unique.”.
” I feel very honored to have had the ability to coach him,” Stotts said. “Hes a Hall of Fame player, and hes a Hall of Fame man.”.
