Playing in the Past: When NBA Players Lace Up Models of Yesteryear

Carmelo Anthony- Jordan Melo M8 Advance

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First Released: 2012
Last Worn: 2013

Unexpectedly, Carmelo Anthony diverted from his well-liked Melo M9 signature for a short run in the Melo M8 Advance. The results were positive, with Anthony going on a scoring tear and winning run right before the playoffs in spring of 2013.