Carmelo Anthony was a lightning rod for criticism in his first season in Oklahoma City, as he failed to smoothly transition into a role as the Thunder’s third (and then fourth) fiddle. The 15-year veteran averaged a career-low 16.2 PPG, shooting just 40 percent from the floor and 35 percent from downtown in the process. He was particularly ineffective in the postseason, scoring 11.8 PPG on 37 percent shooting and 19 percent from deep.
Speaking to reporters at Saturday’s Thunder exit interviews, Melo sounded off on the season, his role, utilization, and his willingness to come off the bench for OKC next season.