Syracuse Basketball: Top 5 landing spots for Carmelo Anthony

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 16: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts from the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 2017 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

3 of 6

4. Philadelphia 76ers

Trust the process? Now we’re starting to get into teams that have serious championship aspirations at this point, that should be the No. 1 thing on Melo’s wish list. The 76ers have some wiggle room with cap space and could make something happen.

Here’s the thing, the city of brotherly love has a slew of budding stars on the team, but they’re lacking a veteran presence. The youth and inexperience clearly showed during the postseason last year in the 76ers exit from the postseason. They could use a stabilizing force and someone who can add some punch.

Also this would be a coming home of sorts for Melo. While Anthony was born in Brooklyn, he was actually raised in Baltimore. Which just happens to be just short of a two hour drive from Philly. You saw the reception LeBron James got when he decided to return to Cleveland after a pit stop with the Miami Heat.

Melo has the potential to check off all his boxes with this landing spot. A nostalgic trip. Make a little green. And perhaps the greatest bucket list item remaining by finally getting a championship ring on his finger.

Home/Syracuse Basketball