Former NBA star Kenyon Martin paid respect to his former teammate Carmelo Anthony in a reflection-filled feature last week. Martin, who played alongside Melo in Denver and New York, explained that the current Blazers forward is a natural leader that was put on the floor to score.
Featured in a story at Basketball News, Martin explained that Melo has an established history of earning respect from his teammates.
Say what you want about ‘Melo, but he always got the ultimate respect from his teammates. When you’re in a locker room or a huddle, there are only a few players whose presence lights a fire under everyone.