Hoodie Melo & Olympic Melo might the 2 greatest players ever. However, regular Melo is a top 40 player in the NBA and some people will argue that.
Melo’s run with the Knicks had blissful moments but for the most part it was ehhh. His last year there was a nightmare from Phil to Dolan and then the losing.
It’s clear as to why Melo feels “born again” in OKC. He’s playing with two all-stars and some good players. Which is something he couldn’t get in NY BUT he had a hand in that too.
This year, it looks like we’ll get some more “Olympic Melo”. NY Post reported his comments about where that name comes from.
Olympic Melo connotation comes into play [where] I’m surrounded by great players,’’ Anthony said. “I try to get where the game is easier for myself, easier for everybody else. That’s where I can come in and not have to do too much and bring my game and help me blend with other guys.
I’ve always been a product of my environment. Whatever environment wants from me, that’s what I give my environment. This environment is different, reminds me of being around Olympic teams, those great teams.’’
Melo goes deeper about him being “born again” too.
“I’m like born again a little bit,’’ Anthony said. “I feel like I’m in college again. My second college campus being around in a city with a college feel. The energy and joy is back with the game of basketball. I can feel it when I wake up. That energy is different. I think you’ll see something special.’’
Let’s see what “Joyful Melo” brings to OKC.