$5 Things You Probably Didn\'t Know About Carmelo Anthony$

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Carmelo Anthony

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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks — When you’re a member of the New York Knicks like Carmelo Anthony, you have to know your business is going to be public news. Anthony may live his life in the spotlight, but there are some things that don’t make the front page. Let’s check out five things you probably didn’t know about “Melo”.

5. "Scaredy Cat"

Carmelo Anthony Toronto Raptors v New York Knicks

5. "Scaredy Cat"

Carmelo Anthony Toronto Raptors v New York Knicks — Carmelo Anthony has Ailurophobia, which is the fear of cats. That’s right; “Melo” is not a fan of felines.

4. Willie Colon Fan

Carmelo Anthony Phillip Lim NYC Flagship Store Opening

4. Willie Colon Fan

Carmelo Anthony Phillip Lim NYC Flagship Store Opening — Carmelo Anthony has gone on record saying he listens to Latin Music Artist Willie Colon. In an interview, he stated, “I play Willie Colon almost every day in my house. Actually, my aunt loves Willie Colon. That’s all I would hear when I stayed at my aunt’s place. I would wake up to it, go to sleep to it—every day, all day. I would be like, ‘Turn it off! Turn it off!’ But now you come to my house, and you’ll hear some Colon playing loud.”

3. Small Hands

Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks v Toronto Raptors

3. Small Hands

Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks v Toronto Raptors — Despite being 6-foot 8, an 11-year NBA veteran and one of the best players in the game today, Carmelo Anthony can’t palm a basketball. He shouldn’t feel too bad, though. Players like Kevin Durant and former NBA great Shawn Kemp couldn’t palm the rock either.

2. Sandwich Man

Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets Travel to Cleveland

2. Sandwich Man

Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets Travel to Cleveland — New York is home to some of the greatest sports fans in the world. They take their sports seriously. So seriously, that a famed New York sandwich spot has named a one of their delectable items after Carmelo Anthony. The “Melo” sandwich is comprised of salami, pastrami, bacon, corned beef, tomato and Russian dressing on rye bread.

1. Cut From Team

Carmelo Anthony USAB Men's Basketball Training Camp

1. Cut From Team

Carmelo Anthony USAB Men's Basketball Training Camp — Even though Carmelo Anthony was one of the most sought after prospects coming out of high school in 2002, his passion for the game didn’t ignite until he experienced failure. While attending Towson Catholic High School in 1998, Anthony was cut from the varsity basketball team. How do you think that coach is feeling now?

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