Carmelo Anthony Explains the Origins of 'Hoodie Melo'

Carmelo Anthony revealed how the legend came to be during media day.

ByJose Martinez

September 26, 2017

Hoodie Melo seen out in public. — Image via USA Today Sports/Mark D. Smith

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