Carmelo Anthony Recruited by Puerto Rico National Team After Rockets Part Ways
波多黎各国家队招募甜瓜
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Although there seems to be a limited NBA market for Carmelo Anthony, the
Puerto Rico national team would love to have him.
"I'm a big fan of Carmelo not only as a basketball player, but more
importantly as one of our Puerto Rican heroes," Puerto Rico federation
president Yum Ramos said, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. "He and his
foundation have done a lot for Puerto Rico. I think along with J.J. Barea,
Carmelo could make a huge impact on the team and help lift the spirits of our
country."
Anthony is of Puerto Rican descent and could play for the country
internationally if USA Basketball grants him a waiver.
The 34-year-old's stock appears to be at an all-time low after he lost his
job with the Houston Rockets. Per Wojnarowski, he will part ways with the
team but won't be placed on waivers.
He was averaging just 13.4 points per game in 10 appearances this season,
which is the lowest average of his 16-year NBA career.
Despite his struggles, Anthony would be a huge addition to the Puerto Rican
team.
"With his connection to Puerto Rico, his NBA stardom and his experiences, our
fans would love it," said Barea, a Dallas Mavericks guard.
Anthony has also proved himself many times at the international level for
Team USA, setting an all-time team record with 336 career points scored at
the Olympics. He helped the Americans win a gold medal in 2016, 2012 and
2008, and he added a bronze medal as a 20-year-old in 2004.
Another international run with Puerto Rico would only add to the 10-time
All-Star's legacy.
重点翻译：
离开火箭后，波多黎各国家队希望甜瓜能加入他们。
波多黎各篮协主席Yum Ramos表示，他希望甜瓜能代表波多黎各男篮出战。
“我是甜瓜的忠实粉丝，不仅仅作为一名篮球运动员，但更重要的是，他是我们波多黎
各的英雄之一。他和他的基金会为波多黎各做出了许多贡献。我认为在JJ Barea的帮
助下，安东尼可以为球队作出巨大的贡献，并帮助提升国家的精神。”
虽然甜瓜有波国血统，但要去波多黎各国家队打球必须得到美国国家队同意才可以。
虽然本季打了10场比赛只有场均13.4分，但若他加入波国国家队一定会有很大的影响。
甜瓜在奥运帮助美国在2008、2012、2016得到金牌，2004年20岁时则是拿了个铜牌。