This weekend marks the pinnacle of Carmelo Anthony’s basketball journey as he takes his place in the Hall of Fame—not once, but twice. He’ll be enshrined individually for a 19-year NBA career that made him one of the game’s most prolific scorers, and again for his role on the Redeem Team that captured Olympic gold in 2008. Yet like any career, Melo’s story carries both triumphs and turmoil. Beyond the unforgettable battles on the hardwood, one of his most enduring conflicts remains his fractured relationship with former head coach George Karl.

From 2005 to 2011, Anthony played for the Nuggets under Karl’s tutelage. But their relationship was always sour. Karl was critical of Anthony’s defense, leadership, and maturity in his memoir, describing Anthony as “addicted to the spotlight” and

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