Being a Knick for so long, apologizing just becomes a habit.
Check out what Carmelo Anthony does here:
Melo tells Rockets bench โmy badโ after hitting a long two ๐ old habits die hard (via @ESPNNBA) pic.twitter.com/P8CWjXmcOi
โ SLAM (@SLAMonline) October 3, 2018
Paul and Harden must have clearly instructed Melo on his role for the upcoming season โ take a three or give up the rock โ because, in a bizarre occurrence, the 2012-13 NBA leading scorer did something weโve never seen him do before โ he apologized for making a shot.
No, not for taking a bad shot or overlooking a wide open teammate, but for making a shot.
It seems thatย Carmelo is buying into DโAntoniโs game plan in n attempt toย breathe new life into the final phase of his career. The three-ball is a big part of the Rocketโs game, after all, they did make just over 15 triples per game last season, and it looks like thatโs the core part Meloโs role this year.
But did โMid-range Meloโ really need to apologize here? No.
In fact, it was good to see Melo back to his bestย shooting off the dribble. It was vintage Melo, and he damn well enjoyed it. And we al know Melo plays his best when heโs having fun out there.
No doubt Melo has been hot and cold over the past few seasons, but he shouldnโt be apologizing for a shot that he has consistently nailed throughout his 15-year โNBA career.
Stay Melo, Melo!