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Thunder Trouble: Carmelo Anthony Openly Defying Coach Billy Donovan

There is a lot wrong with the Oklahoma City Thunder right now. After acquiring Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder were tipped as one of the top teams to challenge the Golden State Warriors before the campaign began. Unfortunately, they’ve been horribly disappointing thus far.

One of the problems is Carmelo Anthony who seems to have a problem with Thunder coach Billy Donovan.

Last night, Melo has openly defied Donovan by waving him off of a substitution. Stephen A, Smith has the story:

“…and I’m watching Carmelo Anthony on the free-throw line, I’m watching Billy Donovan send someone in the game to sub for him,” said Smith. “…and Melo waves him off. ‘I got it, I’m staying in. I’m not coming out, I’m staying in’”

“Well, excuse me, who is the coach and who is running the show? I’m not saying Melo is wrong for doing that, I’m saying those are the things that are happening.”