Conflict Continues: George Karl Takes Swipe at Carmelo Anthony
The feud between George Karl and Carmelo Anthony shows no signs of ending. The former Denver Nuggets coach recently took a shot at Anthony while celebrating Nikola Jokic’s birthday on February 19th.
In a post on his social media account, Karl wished Jokic a happy birthday and referred to him as “the ultimate team guy and the greatest player to wear #15 in Denver hoops history.” This comment was clearly aimed at Anthony, who previously wore the No. 15 for the Nuggets before being traded to the New York Knicks.
Karl and Anthony had a tumultuous relationship during their time together in Denver. Although they reached the Western Conference Finals in 2009, that was the only playoff success they experienced. Since then, the two have been involved in a war of words, with Anthony claiming that Karl once told him he was overrated and compared him to another player Karl coached.
Despite their rocky history, Karl recently expressed a desire to reconcile with Anthony. He even asked Anthony if he would be willing to discuss their issues on a show. It remains to be seen if the two will be able to bury the hatchet and move forward.
The conflict between George Karl and Carmelo Anthony has been ongoing for years. Karl’s recent birthday message to Jokic, which took a dig at Anthony, is just the latest chapter in their feud. Both sides have exchanged barbs, with Anthony revealing that Karl had criticized him when they first started working together.
Karl, while not denying Anthony’s claims, urged him to let go of the past and move forward. He also made a sarcastic comment about Anthony’s game compared to another player Karl coached.
Their relationship was strained from the beginning, and it seems unlikely that they will ever fully resolve their differences. However, Karl has expressed a willingness to have a conversation with Anthony and try to mend their broken relationship.
Only time will tell if these two basketball figures can put their past behind them and find a way to reconcile. For now, the conflict between George Karl and Carmelo Anthony continues to simmer.
Close results!! I’m willing to chop it up and hash things out on your show, Melo. Are u??@carmeloanthony @7PMinBrooklyn
George Karl believes that it’s Anthony who has the problem and not him. There have been previous cases of former NBA teammates with strained relationships who worked things out after their professional relationship ended.
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant did this. Kevin Durant and Draymond Green did this. Karl and Anthony certainly could. It all depends on if that’s what Anthony wants at this point. There have been no signs from him that he does.
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