OKLAHOMA CITY -- Only a little more than 24 hours after being traded to the Thunder, Carmelo Anthony took part in the team's media day on Monday and said both Russell Westbrook and Paul George were significant reasons he elected to waive his no-trade clause to join the Thunder.
"Russ doesn't really do the convincing," Anthony said with a laugh. "He came to New York and played pick-up at my gym. I saw him in Paris at fashion week. Me and Russ became close over the years. He was a big part.