Carmelo Anthony's ankle injury is persistent. It has kept the Nuggets star sidelined for six games, and now could threaten his ability to play in the All-Star Game.
If the injury keeps the Nuggets forward out of the team's last four games before the all-star break, Anthony said he would not play in the All-Star Game on Feb. 14.
"I wouldn't do that," Anthony said. "I couldn't have people talking bad about me like that. I care about the All-Star Game, but I really care about my team first."
Anthony went through a full practice Thursday and sounded nothing like a player who will return soon.
"I got up and down the court. I ran, shot the ball well, I could slide left to right," Anthony said. "I'm still looking for my explosiveness. My first step is still a little slow. So, until I get that back, until I'm 100 percent, I'll be on the sideline cheering my team on."
Asked if he could get that explosiveness back by game time at the Lakers tonight, Anthony said it would take a "miracle" for him to play tonight
It isn't set in stone yet but he did end up missing the game against the Lakers. A shame if he doesn't end up playing, even for a few minutes as Kobe did a couple of years ago, but understandable. It figures though. Just when I think I've finished updating the All-Star lineups in the roster updates, another possible replacement is pending.
