There are more than 1,000 games on Carmelo Anthony's knees. Including the playoffs, the Thunder forward's legs have logged more than 38,000 NBA minutes. He's in his 15th season of fighting for rebounds and powering through contact. At 33 years old, he's come to value rest over almost anything when it comes to game prep. “It's a balance, though,” Anthony said Sunday. “You want to stay sharp, and the only way you can stay sharp is being on the court and in practice. Also, you want to get the proper amount of rest you need for your body to recover so you can perform at that high level.
Practice time, rest an important balance for Thunder
