The trainer who led Carmelo Anthony's workouts over the summer and before his joining the Portland Trail Blazers cold turkey on Tuesday says the forward was able to stay NBA-ready by embracing an overhaul of his game.
Trainer Alex Bazzell said in an in-depth interview with SNY that they zeroed in on pushing Anthony to improve his defensive effort -- especially against the pick and roll -- make quicker decisions off the catch and move better off the ball.
Bazzell was adamant the 10-time All-Star was open to change.
"He was completely bought into the (idea that on) the defensive side of the ball, he's got to get better," Bazzell said.