Carmelo Anthony is Officially Being Blackballed...AGAIN | E122

Carmelo Anthony has officially retired. In this episode, we reflect on Melo’s illustrious career.

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Timestamps

00:04:35 - How will you remember Carmelo Anthony?

00:19:41 - Most underrated Melo moment ever?

00:35:02 - Biggest what-if of Melo's career?

01:02:16 - Funniest Melo moment

01:18:09 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

Carmelo Anthony responded to one of our posts and we discuss about it with Evan and Sean.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps

00:03:35 - Carmelo officially won't play in the 2022-2023 NBA season, what do you think his BRIGHT AS HELL future holds?

00:11:25 - If this is the end of Melo's NBA career, what are your thoughts on how it ended?

00:28:14 - Better Melo moment: 62 @ The Garden or Cuse chip?

00:41:15 - What player from the 2000s would DOMINATE today's NBA?

00:47:23 - Finals Prediction who from East who from West and who's winning it all in how many 

01:01:59 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We go over our Carmelo Anthony Top Career Moments Bracket with Joey.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
03:14 - Have you lost all hope that Carmelo Anthony will play in another NBA game?
14:28 - 62 points at the Garden or 37 points in 14 minutes vs Nigeria?
23:11 - 2009 WCF against the Lakers or the 2013 scoring title?
28:31 - Syracuse championship or game winner over LeBron
35:48 - Easter Day or dunk on Millsap/playoff game winner in Dallas
49:38 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We go over our Carmelo Anthony Top Career Moments Bracket with Joe.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps

04:27 - How are you feeling about Melo's chances to get signed?

16:11 - 62 points at the Garden or 33 points in one quarter?

19:30 - First game as a Knick or 37 points vs Nigeria in Olympics?

25:26 - 2009 WCF or bubble Melo?

29:54 - 2013 scoring champ or 50 on all jumpers?

33:58 - Syracuse championship or record 3rd gold medal?

38:23 - Comeback with the Blazers or game winner over LeBron with Denver?

44:54 - Easter game at MSG or All-Star record for threes?

50:30 - Dunk on Paul Millsap or game winner vs Dallas in playoffs?

58:05 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

Is this it for Melo? We talk with Velo and Sean about the future of Carmelo Anthony.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps

03:33 - Do you believe Melo's gotten offers that he's rejected or that he's still waiting on offers?

16:51 - What can you say about Melo's adjustments to his game late in his career, was it worth it?

35:51 - Do you think shit's a wrap?

48:29 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We chat with L-Mac about speculations on where Melo could go after the trade deadline as well as who we believe is the most underrated player in the last 20 years.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - Does it make more sense for Melo to chase a chip with a team like Dallas or come home to a team like the Knicks?
14:29 - How long after the deadline do you expect Melo's name to start popping up in rumors?
26:51 - Give me one player whose game you think is underrated from the last 20 years and why?
38:59 - Why don't players get flowers?
42:55 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Chris about why we think Melo isn't playing in the league, the trade deadline being just a week away and if this could be the end for Melo.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
02:34 - It's February, why do you think Carmelo Anthony isn't in the league?
11:12 - The trade deadline is a week away, what needs to happen for Melo to get back on an NBA court?
22:14 - Is this Melo's last season in the league or is there any circumstance where you think he plays next year?
28:08 - Who's a better defender right now, Carmelo Anthony or Nikola Jokic?
40:31 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with former NBA player Gary Forbes about his experiences playing with Carmelo Anthony, dealing with having diabetes, his new book Sole Survivors: New Age of Heroes and his thoughts on the game of basketball.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
02:08 - Tell us about your experience of playing with Carmelo Anthony
05:10 - If the Nuggets front office committed to that core, how far could you guys have gone?
06:50 - Do you like the increased freedom and scoring in the NBA or do you think it's watering down the game? Where do you stand on that?
10:40 - How were you able to navigate being diagnosed with diabetes at such a young age
16:42 - Tell us about your new book Sole Survivors: New Age of Heroes 
23:50 - Gary Forbes rookie hazing story
26:30 - Most underrated thing about Melo?
27:16 - Who was the most skilled player you witnessed first hand during your time in the league?
28:55 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Kenny about Melo being blackballed out of the league again, ways Melo could sign with a team, teams that should've signed Melo already and our most memorable Christmas Day Melo moments.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
04:37 - It's officially not Melo's fault he isn't in the NBA...how did we get to this point?
13:31 - What has to happen for Melo to get signed?
21:30 - Call out one NBA team for not making the call to Melo
29:38 - CTRL a Narrative
33:37 - Most memorable Melo Christmas Day moment

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Joe, Kenny and L-Mac about this year's 112.6 PPG average for the league, what two power forwards Melo could replace and whether Carmelo Anthony's jersey number should be retired at Madison Square Garden.

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CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
03:27 - If you could swap Melo for two PFs in the league right now, who would it be and why do you think Melo would perform better?
24:54 - Reaction to this year's 112.6 PPG averages for NBA teams being the highest in 52 years?
36:38 - Stephen A Smith 'has to think about' about the Knicks retiring Carmelo Anthony's number, what's your take?
51:05 - CTRL a Narrative of your choice

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo