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The rumors have been surfacing for weeks now, and almost everyone expects Carmelo Anthony will pack his bags and leave the Denver Nuggets. Melo would leave the team that cherished him and looked to him as a hero, similar to the way Cleveland viewed LeBron. The Nuggets, however, have a decent team without Carmelo. A solid front line, sharpshooters and a great point guard. The Cavs on the other hand, have a very weak team and will not have much success next season. But, if Carmelo leaves the Nuggets, it will cause a domino effect on the team. Reports say that Chauncey Billups will likely get out of Denver if Melo is traded.
Billups may follow Anthony’s footsteps: Denver Post
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