The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Can Carmelo Anthony bounce back from near banishment from the NBA and erase his past demons to help the Portland Trail Blazers correct a shaky start to their 2019-20 season?
Well, if his chosen jersey number is any indication, maybe he channel the power of a Rip City legend to become a key piece of this current roster.
Many people speculated that Carmelo would hold on tight to the number seven — his former jersey number — but he opted to forego that, potentially to avoid dishonoring Brandon Roy‘s legacy and respect the fan’s wishes to retire that number.