Cyrus Langhorne
NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony can’t avoid the Internet. The former All-Star has received ample attention following his departure from the Houston Rockets.
Over the past hours, social media has playfully trolled Melo becoming a free agent.
Yesterday, the Houston Rockets released a statement confirming its split from Melo.
“After much internal discussion, the Rockets will be parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are working toward a resolution,” said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. “Carmelo had a tremendous approach during his time with the Rockets and accepted every role head coach Mike D’Antoni gave him. The fit we envisioned when Carmelo chose to sign with the Rockets has not materialized, therefore we thought it was best to move on as any other outcome would have been unfair to him.” (CBS Sports)
Carmelo Anthony’s brief stop with the Houston Rockets is over, league sources tell ESPN. Anthony will part ways with team, although there are no immediate plans to place 10-time All-Star on waivers. Team announcement is expected before Rockets play Golden State tonight.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2018
Mike D'Antoni on #Rockets parting ways with @carmeloanthony: "We tried to hit a home run and it didn't work out. He tried everything he could. He was great..It didn't work out for whatever reason." pic.twitter.com/cpm7xXbdXd
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 15, 2018
Mike D'Antoni on #Rockets parting ways with @carmeloanthony: "It's real hard..We all wanted it to work. It just didn't happen." pic.twitter.com/clXDRNLMzT
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 15, 2018
Throughout the week, NBA stars past and present have rallied support for Anthony.
Never too late for a @nyknicks return! 📸 @alleniverson @carmeloanthony pic.twitter.com/h1xk2NZOe4
— SOHH (@sohh) November 13, 2018
Trying to make my guy @carmeloanthony the fall guy huh!? Man y’all need to stop. That’s the easy way out instead of addressing what the real problem.
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 12, 2018
#FACTS 👇🏾 https://t.co/dds5FqoGt1
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 12, 2018
Stephen Jackson says Melo's being blackballed by the league like he and AI were 👀
(via _stak5_/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/tbUN0Wjr5v
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 12, 2018
