Three fingers tapping the head three times. It’s become a familiar sight at STAPLES Center.
Whether you’re on the Lakers’ bench or one of the 18,997 in attendance, Carmelo Anthony’s signature 3-point celebration is being put to a lot of use this season. And for good reason.
Anthony has started his first year with the Lakers hotter than the California sun, ranking fourth in the NBA in made 3-pointers (24) and sixth in 3-point percentage (52.2).
And after dropping 23 points and five treys (not to mention four blocks and two steals on the other end) in Sunday’s win over Houston, Melo is putting to bed any doubt regarding his ability to evolve his game in year 19.