Carmelo Anthony is upset with the Denver Nuggets for letting Nikola Jokic wear his No. 15 jersey, calling it a “petty maneuver.”
On a recent episode of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, he discussed Denver’s choice to readily give up the jersey number he wore back in the day.
It was the team’s way of negating his work, he claimed.
“It was a petty move.” It wasn’t as if they said, ‘Oh, we’ve got numbers to choose from.’ It seemed as if they were saying, ‘Here, you got 15.’ And you placed Jokic right in the thick of it. He has no idea what the f-k is going on. He could have worn it to pay honor… but I assume they gave him 15 to try to undo what I had done. I used to consider it. But I’m not thinking about that s-t anymore.”
Carmelo Anthony
Anthony is even certain that the Nuggets pushed the Serbian player to wear the No. 15.
“I believe they gave him 15 to try to undo what I did.” To this generation, 15 in Denver conjures up images of the Joker. And there’s nothing pointing in that direction. It’s only that they were from two distinct generations. So that just goes to show you [The Nuggets] aren’t past that point. The year is 2010. This happened 13 years ago. So, if you are, you are clinging to something from 13 years ago.”
Carmelo Anthony
Anthony felt disrespected since his prior club might have at least acknowledged his legendary accomplishments. He does not, however, dismiss Jokic’s talent or the legacy he is currently creating.
Jokic and the Nuggets have yet to issue a formal statement on the situation.
We did learn why Jokic chose the No. 15 jersey last year.
Jokic’s reasoning is straightforward: he was formerly obese, and the No. 15 shirt was the largest one available.
Many admirers voiced their thoughts on the subject. One of the most famous is how Jokic won a championship and two MVP honors, something Anthony has yet to do.
Who exactly is Carmelo Anthony?
Despite his lack of MVP titles, Anthony’s skill is still remembered. From 2004 to 2010, he led the Nuggets to the playoffs every year. While he never won a championship, he came close in 2009, losing in six games to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In addition, Anthony earned the scoring title in 2012, averaging 28.7 points per game. His career high is 62 points, and he also has a 33-point quarter.
He stated being No. 15 for the Denver Nuggets, but he was dealt to the New York Knicks in 2011 and now wears No. 7.
Anthony’s departure has left a sour taste in the mouths of Nuggets supporters to this day.
At the moment, Jokic is relishing every moment of his triumph. He recently secured a new contract with 361 Degrees for his new trademark shoes. He has recently appeared in a commercial for Hotels.com alongside colleague Peyton Watson.
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