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The Why with Dwyane Wade

Part 2 - Peace God, Carmelo Anthony

Feb 14, 2024
Dwyane Wade sits down with his close friend, Carmelo Anthony, and they discuss his college journey, his time with the New York Knicks, and his struggles to deal with the end of his playing career. They reflect on Carmelo's surprise draft by the Denver Nuggets, his decision to leave the Knicks for a better situation, and the disappointment he felt not being wanted by teams.
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  • Carmelo Anthony struggled with the end of his playing career and felt undervalued as he went from being an all-star to struggling to make a roster.
  • In New York, Carmelo Anthony faced challenges and frustrations as he was pushed out by Phil Jackson, but he remained determined to fight for what he deserves.

Deep dives

New York Never Was the Place

The end of my career took me back to a time when things were always being taken away from me. Going from being an all-star to struggling to make a nine-man roster was difficult to deal with. I didn't understand why nobody wanted me. I wanted to be a part of the game and contribute to the team in OKC, but I felt like I wasn't being incorporated into the offense. The playoffs were tough and we didn't perform well. At that point, I knew my time in OKC was coming to an end.

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