NBA legend and future Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony has re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on what will likely be a one-year deal for the 2021 season.
The Portland Trail Blazers excellent offseason has continued, this time as they were able to secure the service of future Hall-of-Famer, and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. On the second day of free agency, NBA Insider Shams Charania announced the deal.
Anthony wanted to show loyalty to the Trail Blazers, who gave him his opportunity to return to the NBA last season. He understands what to expect in Portland, where he will play a key role on a potential contender. https://t.co/3AiNteh9GN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
The 36-year-old Anthony was one of the best shooters in the NBA Bubble and had a solid 2019/20 season. His stats were as follows.
58 games – 58 starts
15.4 points – 6.3 rebounds
43 percent from the field – 38.5 percent from three – 84.5 percent from the line
Melo was able to add value in the 2019/20 season as a spot-up shooter and a secondary shot creator. With the massive injury toll, Melo was one of the most consistent forms of production in both the regular and post-season.
In 2021 though, he is likely to have a reduced role as Robert Covington and Derrick Jones Jr. have been signed as forward options. I still see Melo having a role, but for the good of the team, it won’t be 13 shots a night.
As a spot-up threat who can add some rebounding, Melo will still be able to play a backup role in both the regular season and playoffs. I’m pretty certain that this will be a one-year deal on the veterans minimum. Welcome back Melo.