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Carmelo Anthony links up with LeBron James on the Lakers

Carmelo Anthony wasn’t waiting for one of the NBA’s news breakers to announce his future. The future Hall of Famer posted his own decision across various social media channels. The announcement was simple — he’s going to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Melo is linking up with another member of the 2003 NBA Draft class — LeBron James. After years of “will they, won’t they” between Melo and LeBron, they are finally joining forces.

The Lakers are forming a super team of NBA veterans. The big three of James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook is flanked by Melo, Dwight Howard, Marc Gasol, Wayne Ellington, and Trevor Ariza.