Getty Images If Carmelo Anthony is smart (and he is), he should sell him playing through pain in the All-Star Game in Houston Sunday as something he wanted to do to thank the fans. They voted for him, he wanted to pay them back.
I don’t think that’s the reason, but that’s how he should spin it.
Either way, it looks like he will play despite a bruised bicep suffered against the Raptors Wednesday, reports Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
The NBA, according to a source, has been informed that Carmelo Anthony intends to play in Sunday's All Star Game.—
Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 14, 2013
Why is Anthony playing? Because if he sat out the All-Star Game injured the league would make him sit out the Knicks game Wednesday as well. The league doesn’t take kindly go guys getting suddenly injured and skipping the All-Star Game but being well enough to play in games on either side of it. It sets a bad precedent. So if you miss the All-Star Game you will miss more.
Which ultimately means Carmelo Anthony will suit up Sunday. How many minutes remains to be seen, it is possible Eric Spoelstra plays him just a few minutes if he requests it. Or he could play more like 20. But he will be there.
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- mp4philly - Feb 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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Whew! Great now I can finally breathe..
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- circuscivics - Feb 15, 2013 at 9:08 AM
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Of course he will. All Star games are the pinnicle of a selfish player’s career. It’s what they day dream about.
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- namaths5thofwhiskey - Feb 15, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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I just hope he’s really limited so he’s good to go for the actual game that matters.
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