Trade rumors and free agency linked Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers for years, pairing him with close friend Kobe Bryant. Now that Bryant has announced he will retire at the end of the season, Anthony said he wishes he could have spent more time on the same side as the future Hall of Famer, though he is hopeful they will get one more chance to play together.
Anthony, who has won two Olympic gold medals with Bryant, said he thinks the Lakers legend should end his career like Larry Bird, bidding adieu following the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.