According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, forward Carmelo Anthony will not receive an invitation to participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup tournament held in China (31 August – 15 September):
“One player that the basketball community has talked about in terms of an addition is Carmelo Anthony. He’s one of the best Olympic players of all time, one of the best scorers to ever play in the NBA, so why not bring him back, allow him an opportunity to prove himself? But I’m told Team USA will not go in that direction, will not consider that option,” Charania says.
Anthony won three Olympic gold medals and is USA Basketball’s leader in career points, rebounds and games played.
