When the Portland Trail Blazers first announced the signing of Carmelo Anthony to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, there seemed to be a sense of skepticism among the fan base. After nearly a year off, would the former NBA All-Star be a suitable third-option right away? Was he capable of reaching some of the highs of his earlier years? Would his offensive contributions make up for defensive deficiencies?
In a recent column, ESPN’s Royce Young broke down Anthony’s first few months with the Blazers and explained that while Portland’s Melo experiment could already be considered a success, it also needs to be taken with a grain of salt.