BALTIMORE — The Mayor of Baltimore says Carmelo Anthony would be “an asset” for any NBA team and Trail Blazers shooting guard Evan Turner believes that includes Portland.
Turner appeared at Coppin State for the Anthony-sponsored “Basketball Tournament,” rooting on the alumni team from Ohio State (his alma mater) in the semifinals Tuesday.
The Blazers have interest in Anthony, who has a no-trade clause and currently won’t waive it for Portland. But Blazers star Damian Lillard has recruited Anthony by phone and C.J. McCollum has lobbied for him on Twitter.
Turner said he understands Anthony and a small market may not fit, but …
“I can’t image Melo in Portland just because he’d stick out walking down the street — he’s Melo, a celebrity,’’ Turner said after Ohio State’s double-overtime loss to Team ALS.