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Carmelo Anthony ventures into Brazil’s favelas, finds feeling of home

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One of the ideas behind the Olympic experience is broadening horizons in a foreign land, and USA Basketball superstar Carmelo Anthony is fully embracing that.

Anthony, 32, ventured out into the favelas of Brazil between USA match days, and the New York Knicks star played basketball with some kids.

Favelas are best compared to the English word “slums”. Rather than sum up what Anthony learned from his day in Brazil, we’ll let his perfect caption do the trick.

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 09:  Mo Farah of Great Britain and Bernard Lagat of the United States compete in the Men's 3000 Metres first round during day one of the 14th IAAF World Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Athletics Arena on March 9, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)