Carmelo Anthony Recruited by Puerto Rico National Team After Rockets Part Ways
波多黎各國家隊招募甜瓜
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Although there seems to be a limited NBA market for Carmelo Anthony, the
Puerto Rico national team would love to have him.
"I'm a big fan of Carmelo not only as a basketball player, but more
importantly as one of our Puerto Rican heroes," Puerto Rico federation
president Yum Ramos said, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. "He and his
foundation have done a lot for Puerto Rico. I think along with J.J. Barea,
Carmelo could make a huge impact on the team and help lift the spirits of our
country."
Anthony is of Puerto Rican descent and could play for the country
internationally if USA Basketball grants him a waiver.
The 34-year-old's stock appears to be at an all-time low after he lost his
job with the Houston Rockets. Per Wojnarowski, he will part ways with the
team but won't be placed on waivers.
He was averaging just 13.4 points per game in 10 appearances this season,
which is the lowest average of his 16-year NBA career.
Despite his struggles, Anthony would be a huge addition to the Puerto Rican
team.
"With his connection to Puerto Rico, his NBA stardom and his experiences, our
fans would love it," said Barea, a Dallas Mavericks guard.
Anthony has also proved himself many times at the international level for
Team USA, setting an all-time team record with 336 career points scored at
the Olympics. He helped the Americans win a gold medal in 2016, 2012 and
2008, and he added a bronze medal as a 20-year-old in 2004.
Another international run with Puerto Rico would only add to the 10-time
All-Star's legacy.
重點翻譯：
離開火箭後，波多黎各國家隊希望甜瓜能加入他們。
波多黎各籃協主席Yum Ramos表示，他希望甜瓜能代表波多黎各男籃出戰。
「我是甜瓜的忠實粉絲，不僅僅作為一名籃球運動員，但更重要的是，他是我們波多黎
各的英雄之一。他和他的基金會為波多黎各做出了許多貢獻。我認為在JJ Barea的幫
助下，安東尼可以為球隊作出巨大的貢獻，並幫助提升國家的精神。」
雖然甜瓜有波國血統，但要去波多黎各國家隊打球必須得到美國國家隊同意才可以。
雖然本季打了10場比賽只有場均13.4分，但若他加入波國國家隊一定會有很大的影響。
甜瓜在奧運幫助美國在2008、2012、2016得到金牌，2004年20歲時則是拿了個銅牌。