Carmelo's ultimate goal is to win a title, doesn’t mind coming off the bench | First Take
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- Carmelo Anthony joins Stephen A. Smith for an exclusive interview on First Take and says he does not want to deal with NBA politics. Carmelo adds that he does not mind coming off the bench and too many people have spoken on his name. Melo also says his ultimate goal is to win a championship in the NBA and wants another shot because he misses the game.
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People who glad Molly and Hollins not here
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U know Stephen A gave the word. This conversation was too important for her dumbass to interrupt with the dumb shit that comes out her mouth.
@@stonecold316339 Stop being a bitches bitch
@TheRealist 811 🤣🤣🤣
I adore n love Molly Fuck Ryan Hollins
Had to be one of Melos conditions for this interview
I don't like seeing Carmelo Anthony basically begging for a job on national television. Stop dogging him like that. This is a "F" the media moment.
F melo
Melo bouta cry.....This nigga doesn't know where to go to win it all...🤔Come on MELO that's why I know he ain't tryna win it...IF MELO SAID HE WANTED TO PLAY WITH THE LAKERS THEY'LL DO IT CLIPPERS, WARRIORS , BUCKS , PHILLY, MELO TRIPPING HE AIN'T CONFIDENT IN THIS SHIT NO MORE HE NEED TISSUE AND CRY TO HIS TEDDY BEAR 😭😭 😭....SMH...I CAN'T BELIEVE MELO...THIS DUDE A DISAPPOINTMENT...🕳️🏃🏿♂️
He isnt begging per se but as a fan its hard to see him this way. This interview is a year too late
@@tcg5427 Real Trill Spill a year too late...He betta get his shit together and come on over here to SHOWTIME💪🏿 GET THIS PALM TREE BEACH AND WEED SHIT GOIN...PLAY WIT BRON I'LL RESPECT DAT... IT'LL BE A GOOD LOOK FOR MELO IN HIS LEGACY...
And why do you think Melo is suddenly appearing and begging to be hired? Do you think Melo suddenly appears and is being hit with these questions unexpectedly? You think that they didn’t discuss this spot before the camera went live? Or, do you think Melo asked Stephen A to help him out and get the word out he is a changed man? Come on. Stephen A is doing Melo a solid and trying to get him another chance with a team. And obviously Carmelo has arranged this and asked for the help. If you can’t understand something that obvious ....
15 players each team
30 teams
Melo is trying to say that there is no way he is ranked below 450.
I agree with him.
That's not how it works though. You gotta compare him against the small forwards in the league.
@@vincenttheo8841 Okay, 30 teams in the league. Let's say they have 3 SF's each. You think there are 90 small forwards in the NBA right now better than Carmelo Anthony?
@@cwbomba13 ain't about who's better, it's about how the player fits in the system.
This is the argument for dumbasses. And the reason why he isn't signed. It's about how good of a team player you are and how you can contribute to winning.
With that, there is probably 900 players better than him
@@cwbomba13 Sadly, yes. Melo is just way too inefficient at this point and still doesn't play team basketball. If you got talent and can help the team win, teams will pick you up. Multiple teams have given him opportunity ever since his notable decline, and now everyone has given up on him.
I'm jus gunna leave this here...
Ryan Anderson
2018-19 Stats: 3.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 0.1 BPG
Salary: $20.4 million
Lol
No ego tho lmao
@Kpop Janggo its irrelavnt.. He gettin 20 kill to play no minutes per game
Predator Productionz
Who cares u gone start throwing players under bus because no NBA team wants Carmelo😂
@@chirslane9680 wtf u tawkn bout, I'm stating how teams blackballin him just like KAP cuz u ain't getting no fuckn 20 mill averagin less than 2 layups a game! lol🤦🏾♂️
Why wouldn't ESPN just post the whole interview? You are forcing the bootleggers hand!
I was lurking ... on my phone now usually can find the bootlegs on others outlets lol
i found it just now, and it was taken down in the middle of my viewing time lol
more views if u split it up like this
DJ Vlad changed the game 😂
more videos, more adds, more likes
If Carmelo wins a championship, it's going to feel like Derrick Rose when he scored that 50. I think everybody is going to be happy for him.
Not me.
@@Keebemovingno hate just a disappointed Knick fan. Melo just a practice squad player.
@@EATMAN888 your organization tricked to him to stay and bought no stars to play with him
go cry somewhere else. NY sucks and will forever suck
@@EATMAN888 a practice squad player that can still give 15 ppg off the bench? bet.
@@pedrojello8983 LMAO yo
Man , my lakers on 2k tried to sign this dude on the vet minimum and cpu says he got insulted by this offer and never wanna negotiate with me imao
That is exactly what Melo will do, he'll finally get his chance, he'll finally get his shot, and then just as he's handed the pen and contract, he will still say "hey I think I deserve more"
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I like Carmelo Anthony better than Kyle kuzma on the Lakers
Carmelo Anthony: I'll come off the bench
Every media outlet and fan: He's unwilling to come off the bench that's his problem 🤦🏿♂️
Gabe The Great like he didn’t come of the bench for Houston and that whole narrative he won’t come of the bench was a setup cuz they tried to put it as a we wanted to know what he would do for the team bullshyt but in reality they was already tryna downplay him as soon as he went to okc and if that’s not the case then why didn’t they ask pg if he would come off the bench u see what I mean
there's a reason he's coming out to say it on tv now, he realises the best he can get is a bench spot cos nobody wants him on their roster period. when teams wanted him on their roster he thought he was too good for the bench.
Chigz again how when he came off the bench for Houston again use your brain that literally is the opposite of his actions and he didn’t know if it was his last year you see how that works
@@NACentDSTM Use your brain fool. They are talking about OKC. When literally before the season and after he laughed at the idea of coming off the bench and said he wouldn't. Now he has been humbled and realizes but it's too late. There may be many false narratives but that isn't one. Educate yourself
J AR stfu genius 😂😂😂💯
Wait, Chandler Parsons is on a team but not 'Melo? WTH 🤔😕
Yeah cause clearly players and staff dont want him
He white.
@@reggaefan2700 (smh) you're an idiot....that is all.
@@reggaefan2700 nigga what does that have to do wit anythin
Reggae Fan he trash 🗑
I don't think Melo is asking for a handout, he is asking for a hand. Give him a chance allow him to show you who he is in year 16 in his career, I wish him luck I like Melo.
What can he do that he hasn't done by his 15th year? He's a rhythm shooter that requires at least 30 touches of the ball just to get to double-digits, and you want this as a bench player? Noooooope
He can join the Lakers the Lakers can pick him up but Carmelo got to know Lakers don’t want suck people around there you either play good or they drop you
@@OraSmokey Exactly, LeBron is supposed to be a bestie and he's curbing him. If your best friends don't mind disrespecting you at all, you got to stay out of the room.
@@shindean Melo can still box out get rebounds and add points. If the Lakers add him that would be a crazy team. Melo running the 2nd line up would be a sure title run.
@@marchickman15 The defense goes down by 40% when he's off the bench, he never adjusted to being a bench player. Can't do spot shooting, can't defend, and always plays ISO. He is James Harden if James Harden was 60 years old.
"I aint sacrificing no bench role..." I knew it was a wrap for him soon as he opened his mouth
I bet he's looking back at OKC and wishing he could have that back.
The fact that melo has to do this hurts my heart💔
Exactly its like they want him to beg. When everybody that played with him said he's a great teammate
The disrespect Melo has taken since his years in NYC till now is insane.
And now he cant even get a call from any team in the league, that's BS. Look at all 30 teams and tell me that everyone out side of each respective teams starting 5 is better than Melo right now. Shit some guys who will be starting next season aren't better than him.
Allen Johnson call me crazy i strongly believe he is more clutch than almost entire league and legit 15-20ppg
@@goku7297 nah i wont call you crazy. But something is happening that only GM's and owners know for this man to not be on a roster.
Melo is better than Hornets 2019-20 whole rosters
You go rob the Knicks without producing, you get what you deserve.
@@daniellwc1741 Everyone bar Kemba.. yup
Damn I now I real deal wanna see this man win a chip... Let's go Melo 🥺✊🏼
Same bro, I really wanna see Melo go out on top.
Trueee
Very rarely do we see players or people in life go out on top in situations like this, but I think Clippers, Portland and Brooklyn are Melo's best fits to play his game and go out on top with a title. This year would definitely be his last year though and should also be CP3's and LeBron's
@@DEEDUBZ LeBron just averaged 27-8.5-8 on 51FG% lol wtf
He was chasing stats to cover up his flaws. LeBrons become so terrible on defense even Kuzma had to push him into position onda court. Offensively getting blocked by rookies in last game shot moments. The bigger picture is he couldn't even lead that talented Lakers team to the playoffs. Russ did with a lesser team in OKC whilst averaging a triple double.
Melo heard “scoring champion” and his eyes lit up! That’s my guy though
He better be back in the league and 2k better give him the proper respectable rating as well
I think teams aren't satisfied with the "I don't mind coming off the bench", but they really want the "I'd love to come off the bench and do whatever it takes for the team".
No nigga fuck outta here. Why tf would he lie anout how he really feel foh with that fake shit
Carmelo is a GOOD dude and deserves to do what he does with a team that respects, needs and values his skills, knowledge, and disposition!
Go to China melo
Go to hell Melo
N M. I’ll take him on the heat he can be our 6th man and spo and Riley are a team dat puts in work and explains everyone there role so I don’t see why we can’t do dat to Melo
Clippers, Portland or Brooklyn are his best fits, plus they're all contenders.
@@DEEDUBZ Clippers want tough-minded, hard-working, high IQ and competitive players. Melo is none of that.
This is how many times melo said “at this point in time” in this whole interview
2:12 why should somebody believe Carmelo Anthony
“ Because I’m speaking Troof” and also because I refer to myself in the 3rd person.
Money or ring ....you got to pick side when you still in prime.
Money all day !
@@csnodgers9025 sorry but that is not the right choice. As a player who has potential like melo you have to choose rings because it will bring you a whole lot of money.
My example is MJ.
Great interview. I have a whole new view of who he is as a player and a man. I hope the man gets a chance to play the game he loves. He has a new fan in South Carolina.
Melo should be in the league. No question. Terry rozier gets 60 million and Melo was literally better than him last season. And in okc Melo worse season is better than what Rozier ever did.
M roziers contract is ridiculous. Michael Jordan can’t run a franchise
Rozier proved he nice chill out
rozier is a point guard. Not comparable.
Music Taliban rozier better than Rubio
You are the manager of a team... Would you rather have the more skilled player with the bad attitude, lazy work ethic, out of shape and me first personality... Or the younger player who is less skilled, great work ethic, great shape and team first mentality? It isn't just about skill... Melo has always had the negatives... He came into seasons out of shape, he doesn't appear to try on defense or give the effort on rebounding... But when he was younger his skills were so much superior to most other players you lived with the negatives because his offense outweighed them... Now that his offense isn't as vastly great his negatives are no longer outweighed... So you not willing to put up with all the things he is not good at just for him to inefficiently score... You can get almost any professional player to do that... Which is what teams are saying...
You are absolutely right Carmelo.. it's not all basketball. It's politics and narratives just like everything else in this world. Keep fighting the fight brother..
I'm still looking forward to seeing Melo play.
Carmelo’s a GOOD dude.💪🏾👊🏾
Hold up...where's that same energy when Stephen A was saying Melo don't even deserve a farewell tour?
M B mello already shut down that rumour
Melo already shut down that rumor
Where were you at when he said he didn’t want that?
SAS is a clown. period. he let this man say he doesn't mind coming off the bench when less than a year ago he laughed at the thought of it
Clippers or Lakers pick Melo up. He deserves a title.
He deserves. Lol!!
LMAO deserve... Go win it with your own might. No free lunches here.
Shabaka Smkss yeah philly needs a scorer
Yeah.
Melo dont deserve shiet.
I think melo could be great in a shawn livingston type role playing about 15 min a game. Y'all agree?
Livingston helps team; Melo hurts teams.
That's exactly what I've been saying
I think he should come off the bench for a G league team and then be reevaluated
I agree
Melo started smiling hearing his achievements I love his passion for the game and wanting to be great, cant for get his olympic legacy best nba olympian of all time.
His defense is what killed him. But I hope somebody sign him. He's legit better than most of the players that have a contract out there.
Most players in nba don't plays defense anymore
Who? Name me a player that is horrible on defense, can't get rebounds, and requires 30 touches from the ball just to get over double digits and is bench player without a vet minimum. Melo is a specific failure, there is no conspiracy, he just sucks.
@@shindean where are you getting this "30 touches to get double digits" statistic?
@@shindean I'm looking for an actual statistic, because it sounds like you pulled that number out of your ass as an exaggeration.
Carmelo , Lebron and Anthony would be killer 3!
Big facts, Lakers need to sign him
G L y’all fucking dumb.... he’s not good anymore lmaooo😂 there’s a reason he’s not on okc or the rockets
@@nvm7438 still solid player
why did you say Melo twice
No tf he wouldn't there is a reason he isn't on a team its because he isn't that good anymore
That's never been an issue? BS.. There's an interview where he stated that he was not willing to be a bench player
Shut up stupid nigga ... He came off the bench at hou
I miss seeing MELO play, BETTER DAYS is just around the corner MELO KEEP YO HEAD UP! 💯👊
Really hoping he wins a chip. Would be crazy if he teamed up with LeBron.
Ryan Hollins saying dumb stuff for 10 minutes straight!
on my channel, peep it. It's hilarious
Suhas Pai nah him and Paul finna be the Banana Boat virgins
Facts... He don't deserve to go out like a sucker
LeBron had 11 roster spots to fill on the Lakers and he didn't give Melo one. What does that tell you?
I'm mad Lakers gave a spot to Jared Dudley and not Melo...smh
Suhas Pai Facts!! He is not the best nba playee.. but he can put up 15-7-5.
Dear warriors or blazers, please sign this man
Blazer fan here and I want them to sign this man ever since. But I feel we are already full.
I can see him in a blazer jersey 👌
Blazers fan here. Hell no
Why?
Carmelo one of my favorite player, it's sad he can't even get a roster spot on a USA basketball C minus team at best!! Smh. Three time gold medal winner. We all have our issues. Still miss him from my Knicks!
Great answers!!!
Yall need to put some RESPECK on Melo name. I ain't going tell u no more, all tree of yall. Put some respeck on Melo name!!!
Lakers
Anthony three?
@@Blballerboy Birdman on da Breakfast Club fam
Why the guy is outcast?
“Respect”
I would say Melo should go to the Golden State Warriors.
Warriors ain't winning without KD
Justice On damn right
Kerr would laugh his ass off at his resume.
Melo would not fit in there and would get a lot of blame for a season that's going to be a wash anyway.
C. C. Facts they have no SF
This was a very good interview for Carmelo. It actually makes him look like he deserves to play on a title team, whether he should or not is another question, but he handled himself very well here and came across very sincere.
loved hiss answer at the end.
If NBA career doesn't continue, please replace Molly.
Bucks is a good fit they have enough of defenders to help him stay on the court cause he a liability on the defense.
They already have like 18 players on there roster
TiMbO 89 damn I didn’t know my brother I was scooping out his best fit
They not winning no chip neither for the next 3 years so he gotta take his talents to either LA team it’s the only way
I agree
Big 3 or D league more Melo speed
Melo,,, Cuse still loves ya my man.............. Greatest night ever,,,,,Thank You!!!!!!
Somebody sign this man. He is too good to be having to do this.
Hey Carmelo, I support you.
Here’s the simple reason melo not on a team.
He’s a defensive liability who teams need to hide using other players because it used to be worth it considering his offensive production.
However, now that this league favors the 3 ball so much and melo is a mid range scorer along with his age, slowed movement, hustle and athleticism it isn’t worth it to have to build a team that will cover for him defensively. You cover for stars not bench players.
It has nothing to do with the politics, melo. Nobody’s out to get you. You’re easily better than half the league but the half you’re better than either is young and has potential to grow or are role players that can play good defense, shoot the 3 or just hustle. You’re a past star that is no longer an efficient option in that role.
But with that being said SOME team needs to give you a deal. Even with your liabilities, you’re still worth keeping on a roster.
MELO TO THE WARRIORS
I love Anthony right now man...this looks like real talk...hope it is
Remember the OKC press conference when he was first coming in and he was laughing at the thought of coming off the bench, now that he’s out of a job he switches up quick lmfaooo
Exactly!
They doing Carmelo dirty he can come of the bench for any team💯
leGoat is the best player ever of all timer. yeah a bench player like jason terry and jj barea whooped your damn ass during finals
Let's this man play Legend
Would like to see him in GSW because they have a good culture in so many ways
Who is here after the blazers got the 8 seed
Shoulda been open to coming off the bench when his team needed him. Now teams view melo as a chemistry killer
Exactly only 10 years too late to sacrifice for a Championship. In other news I heard Karl Malone and Charles Barkeley are also willing to come off the bench to win a championship
@@izang5800 he was definitely still a starter 10 years ago unless you were over exaggerating
I'm not exxagerating. He could of sacrificed his individual accolades to join LeBron and Wade about 10 years ago. he would of been a starter obviously but players have to sacrifice to win rings. He wasn't willing to do that. Now he is so desperate and washed up he is praying for a contender to take him on as a 10th man. But Daryl Morey fired him last year because he looked at the advanced metrics and the computer almost broke registering how bad he is to a team game. He belongs on a Rucker park pickup team on a Sunday afternoon
He still doesn't realize why he was fired by the Rockets. Despite all the lowlights on the defensive end AND offensive end in only 10 games
Melo God Bless you.
Love you Melo!!! Come back to NY!!!
I love Melo, but he's about 5 years too late on accepting a role off the bench.
jbpos25 where do idiots like you come from. My god
But you haven't accepted when I look like this it's not a good idea to post my face. 🐸
Come to San Antonio.
I think they will go to rebuild mode soon.
Come on man you want Melo? He's beyond uncoachable 😂
@@MrMathsimon You think Popovich can't coach him?
HUMBLE YOURSELF AND SURELY YOUL BE BLESSED
"at this point in time" on 3 clips i've watched how many time he said that?? he's composure but at the same wanna cry.. you know what i mean.. you can tell just by looking at his face :(
David Griffin said about a year ago that LeBron never specifically wanted to put certain guys on the team or put pressure on them to get certain guys on the team so how would he have that power now unless David Griffin wants to contradict himself to make Stephen A Smith look good For Today Show but that's none of my business 🍵
David Griffins irrelevant Mr eggman looking ass has no ground to talk as he got carried by a superstar his whole career.
JT Hibb Yes cleveland woulda never been to 5 finals if lebron was never there
He just wants 💰 💯. He had many opportunities...and choose where the 💰 was at Instead 🤷🏻♂️
Carmelo definitely deserve a chance to play again...💪
Come to San Antonio Melo!!
He needs swallow his pride and call Bron to get him a job in Cleveland.
LAKERS...just go ahead and pick this man up for the final roster spot
He would've won a championship with them in 2020
FREE MELO! He should be on an NBA roster as of today!
Attitude is more important than skills
I think Portland or Golden State would be perfect for Carmelo .. put Him N a Situation where u have a Good Defensive minded Center who can make up for Melo's lacc of defense & he could contribute 16 points per game .. those 2 teams need that off the bench . Especially Golden State 💯
Jeezus, He's a bench player! He doesn't need to be facilitated, he's meant to help others. Even off the bench he's got to be cradled, done with his ass and so is the league.
DENVER SIGN THIS MAN WE NEED A SCORER OFF THE BENCH.
This has to be one of the most iconic interviews ever
"I'm speaking my truth" Just speak the truth man
Cmon LA sign my boy Melo he needs that fire lit in him
do the lakers have space? i'm not sure at this point....i'm pretty confident the clippers do not
Lakers need to sign him
matt.t lakers can go over luxury tax or clear cap space it dont matter Melo will probs take the minimum salary.
i would 1000% be ok with him on the sixers off the bench.
Absolutely!
After he jacks up and misses 4 or 5 long range twos you'll feel a lot differently.
@@nyquilnu2221 he's better than our entire bench.
@@JiggsHD Got any recent stats to prove that? Could you also put that into context with each players salary and age? Even at the vet minimum of $2.6m I reckon most of your bench is making less and are younger. Btw, I'm a Rocket fan who witnessed this guy first hand.
facts the sixers bench is doodoo
Has taken a piece of humble pie
Melo's own statement says it all...his silence is not surrender..
Guy can ball...my Lakers need his scoring....give him a chance @Lakers....stay positive @Melo 🤞
This is the melo effect and I said Cp3 is feeling the effects and others will too and it's not right but ppl want to pick and choose for ppl end them and say they're trash like get outta here with that crap
I will sign Melo on my team in 2k20 💯
Good luck melo you deserve a chance to play ball
Carmelo to the warriors!!!!
There's a reason why things happen to ppl and maybe a year off was a lesson for Melo. You can't discount Chauncey Billups interview and his assessment of Melo needing an attitude adjustment. IMO, Houston should give Melo another chance bc they really didn't give him enough time to adjust on that team.Well, whatever opportunity comes Melo's way, he better run with it.
I mean, everyone keeps bringing up the Billups interview but you have to realize that Chauncey hasn't played with Melo in over ten years. Old veteran Melo has probably changed heaps from his Denver days.
Carmelo begging to back in the league🙏🏾
Jeremy Lin crying his eyes out because no team will pick him up😭
Who's next?
You'll get your championship here in Los Angeles 😊. WELCOME TO THE LAKERS MR.MELO!! 💛💜💛💜
I remember how the media bashed him when he was a rocket. When he played vs my lakers I thought he would brick everything but I remember he put up a pretty good game. I would want him if he's accepting his new role it's carmelo anthony
Golden state would be a great fit for him playing with steph, draymond and russell. Then klay would be back next year to join up.
Let’s Not Forget this Mans Ego just 2 seasons ago when he was with the Thunder...laughing at the fact of coming off the bench and not being a team player. It’s not that he cannot play still, maybe His Ego is Un-coachable? 🤷♂️
“Hey P, he’s coming off the bench!”
This melo videos are great like him talking his mind
Melo should go to a mid-level team in the east like the Pacers.
Go back to NYC, and join the NETS!!!
biggybtoussaint
Nets or Knicks want washed up Carmelo
What u mean go to Nets or Knicks u can only go somewhere if a team wants u
I could see Melo on the Mavs. Great coach, young talented players. Him & Porzingis were friendly teammates.
Philly should take a look at Melo.
3:38 you mean 10 Stephen A smh
Carmelo: my goal has always been to win a championship
Also Carmelo: *takes 80 mi contract*
Str8 black balled on melo
he got humbled. i still remember the interview when he was on okc. lol
He was in a good situation in Oklahoma city, but his ego was the problem.
More defense i would say
No, that squad wasn't good. He should really consider going back to Denver. They have a REALLY good team! He should've never left the Nuggets in the first place. He had a really good contending team around him. He threw all that away for the New York Knicks. Ever since leaving Denver for New York his career has been on a downward spiral.
@@elhajjmalikel6266 please don't ruin a rising nuggest team with melo
Exactly and he didnt want to come off the bench! Jerami Grant was much better than him
@@elhajjmalikel6266 , what do you mean that squad wasn't good! Yes they were
NBA does that to players if you don’t fall in line, you will be blackballed smh, Melo and AI are prefect examples of not falling in Line.
It’s not about falling in line. It’s about doing something other than holding the ball and shooting it.
This reminds me of T.O. at the end of his career
Bro it aint a question of talent. Its his work ethic and whether he can adapt his game. Its on him. Hes that good, he can do it