One of the most captivating stories to emerge from the 2016 Summer Olympics was the news that New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony visited the Brazilian favelas. It was an unannounced trip into the depths of Rio that athletes had been instructed to avoid.
A truly cultured man, as well as a man of the people, Anthony’s exploration of the favelas has now been released on video.
VICE Sports has a phenomenal running series with Anthony called Stay Melo. In previous editions of the series, Anthony has been seen making trips to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Rikers Island prison—trips during which he made a concerted effort to uplift the people he spoke to.