Hoodie Melo became a phenomenon last summer, as flattering workout video after flattering workout video emerged of a hooded Carmelo Anthony. Those videos gave Anthony the new nickname/alter-ego and inspired faith he’d flourish with the Thunder.
But Anthony – as he makes his way to the Rockets via trade, waiver and signing – is again impressing in offseason workouts, according to Knicks rookie Kevin Knox.
Bleacher Report:
Knox's comment 😂 pic.twitter.com/mELt3r9pYo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 24, 2018
Knox:
Calm down 🤦🏽♂️Simply complimenting a future Hall of Famer on his workout efforts. Keep grinding @carmeloanthony
— Kev (@KevKnox) July 24, 2018
I believe Knox honestly meant that as a compliment. It wasn’t. But I believe Knox on his intent.
The problem was Knox failed to consider the follow-up question: Why doesn’t Anthony – who has never won MVP, finished top-five only once and top-10 only twice – play like that during the season? Most potential answers – e.g., that Anthony cares more about looking good on social media than contributing to winning – cast Anthony in a negative light.
I believe Anthony works hard. But until he takes a different approach, that training effort will go only so far in the NBA.