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Carmelo Anthony Joins The Los Angeles Lakers: Twitter Reacts

Author Autumn Hawkins
PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 29: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to pass in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on May 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Carmelo Anthony is officially an LA Laker! Anthony will join long-time friend and Team USA teammate LeBron James for the 2021-2022 season on the Los Angeles Lakers for a 1-year deal. Melo’s agent Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news on Twitter Tuesday.

Melo shared a graphic on his Instagram to show excitement for his new team.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSH5ocdHG6j/

The NBA player previously played for the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 13 points per game.

Free agents Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Wayne Ellington, Malik Monk and Dwight Howard will also be joining the Los Angeles Lakers.

Twitter reacts to Melo joining the Lakers:

 

Autumn Hawkins is the National Hip-Hop and R&B writer for Beasley Media, currently residing in New Jersey. Prior to working at Beasley Media, she was in broadcast news as an entertainment producer. When she's not impatiently waiting for Beyoncé to drop new music, she is reading, shopping, or planning a vacation.

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