Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers have had rather disappointing postseasons. With Oklahoma already eliminated, their Big 3 (Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and Carmelo Anthony) failed this season, and the tensions, at least with Melo, seem to be at an all-time high.
Melo had a horrific postseason, scoring just 11.8 points per game on less than 40% from the field. His comments on taking a bench spot next season have already sparked tension in Oklahoma City, and it might prove to be the start of the end for their Big 3.
In addition to Melo not playing well, all-star Paul George didn’t play up to par in the postseason, one reason the Thunder were eliminated in six games at the hand of an all-star-less Jazz.