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Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons: On FIJI water and Tyrese Haliburton's 'Melo story

There was always one dead giveaway that Carmelo Anthony, the No. 3 pick in 2003, was in The Fieldhouse...

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May 23, 2023
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Boxes of FIJI water outside the visitor's locker room at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
You knew Carmelo Anthony was in the building when…

You may first think of Olympic ‘Melo, Hoodie ‘Melo, his Hall of Fame career, being on the Banana Boat Crew or that 3-point celebration with three fingers to the right side of his head.

As for me?

It’s FIJI water.

Because that was a staple for Carmelo Anthony throughout his career. No matter which team he wa…

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