Melo Speaks Out
This is a young man sport like this ain’t our time… – Carmelo Anthony
Much of NBA news media is run by old heads who hate seeing young players express themselves. For years, if any young player acts differently, they get ripped to shreds by older fans and media members. However, when they ball out, it’s a lot harder to criticize him.
Carmelo Anthony has been on the wrong end of much media criticism throughout his career so he sympathizes with young players, specifically Jared McCain. The 76ers guard has become a pretty big star but is facing blowback because he paints his nails and does TikTok dances.
Jared McCain made a TikTok with Kyle Lowry 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ISPLgQfN6W
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 4, 2024
Embrace Your Style
Anthony had a message for McCain and told him to keep painting his nails for NBA games.
“This is a young man sport like this ain’t our time,” Anthony told Complex. “We can’t keep laying down the iron fist when we only don’t agree with something. Let them boys be themselves, man, let them do what they do and have their fun like they do it differently than we did it.”
Carmelo Anthony showing love to Jared McCain and the new generation of hoopers 🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/6ymalPV0Ol
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 5, 2024
Basketball has become so intertwined with fashion over the years that it’s not a surprise that young players are expressing themselves in different ways.
Jared McCain Is Here to Stay
Carmelo Anthony’s stats as a rookie were amazing and while Jared McCain’s aren’t as impressive, he’s arguably been the best rookie in the NBA season. NBA rumors would suggest he has a very good chance of winning Rookie of the Year.
Jared McCain stared down the Magic bench after sending his defender flying 👀
Tough play from the Rook 😤 pic.twitter.com/FfCEpS8HGO
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 5, 2024
As of now, McCain is actually the favorite to win the award. The Philadelphia 76ers have had a tough season but McCain should give them a lot of hope for their future. He’s a good scorer and he’s young. There are always maturity concerns with young players and he certainly shows some immaturity but he’s got a bright future.
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