3 observations from Portland Trail Blazers signing Carmelo Anthony
1. A win-win for both sides
Although the Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interested in acquiring Anthony’s services over the past couple of seasons, they didn’t exactly go all in from a financial standpoint. In fact, the contract in place will pay Anthony $14,490 for every day he’s on the roster and the deal doesn’t become fully guaranteed until Jan. 7.
Carmelo Anthony will earn $14,490 while on the roster in Portland. The contract becomes fully guaranteed if he is not waived by Jan. 7.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) November 15, 2019
With that being said, even if Anthony doesn’t end up being a good fit, the Trail Blazers can move forward with minimal financial impact.
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On the other side of the equation, this contract gives Anthony one last shot to resurrect his career with a team that had championship aspirations coming into the season and he will fill a role that he has become quite familiar with during his career: being an effective scorer.
Carmelo Anthony is heading to Portland.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 15, 2019
It’s been over a year since he last played in a game (Nov. 8, 2018).
Anthony has the 2nd-most career points among active players, trailing only LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/mByhOQghhX
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If Anthony can give them between 15-18 points a night, while not being a total train wreck on the defensive end of the floor, this union has the potential to be a win-win for both sides.