Melo’s Portland Practice Drama

Jusuf Nurkić spills the tea on his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, revealing that Carmelo Anthony was notoriously late to practice and often skipped team meetings — despite being a beloved teammate. While Melo’s tardiness threw coach Terry Stotts for a loop, Nurkić insists Melo’s not a bad guy, even joking about where he might be during those 45-minute delays. Melo’s stint in Portland — after a year off — saw him post solid numbers before heading to the Lakers for his final season. Now retired after a legendary 19-year career, Melo’s off-court quirks offer a fascinating glimpse into how personalities clash — and sometimes connect — on the court. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d459aaafcba1acf