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Will Carmelo Anthony Fare Better Without Russell Westbrook?

Carmelo Anthony is a member of the Rockets, and for the first time in his career there are no real expectations. After a year with the Thunder and a cup of coffee with the Hawks, Anthony will join James Harden, Chris Paul and Clint Capela as the fourth or fifth name on the marquee.

As Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp discuss on the Open Floor podcast, whether Anthony embraces his new reality and defers to his superstar teammates could color his future in Houston.

Andrew Sharp: We will begin with Carmelo Anthony. Our listener Jospeh says, 'Everyone has been writing off Carmelo Anthony.