3. Carmelo Anthony

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After lacing up Jordans as an amateur at Oak Hill Academy, Carmelo Anthony‘s smooth game and uncanny confidence made him an ideal fit for the future of Jordan Brand. His early days in Denver saw everything from PEs to .5s, Air Jordan signatures  and eventually his own collection. As the marquee player in the league’s biggest market, the Melo line has a chance to be stronger than ever.