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Twitter Reacts To Carmelo Anthony Getting Every Single Penny Of His $27.9 Million
Yesterday, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-way deal. The Thunder received Dennis Schröder from Atlanta and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot from Philadelphia. The Hawks meamwhile now have Justin Anderson (Sixers) on their roster and receive a lottery-protected 2022 first-round draft pick from the Thunder. Philly gets Mike Muscala from Atlanta.
Anthony won’t ever play a minute for the Hawks, who will buy him out for his full 2018-19 salary, $27.9 million.
NBA Twitter obviously reacted to Melo getting paid, most were amazed by Melo’s ability to always get every last penny.
Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks. Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks? Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks! Get your money, Melo. https://t.co/TcZfSD2WHe
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 19, 2018
You've gotta respect Carmelo's commitment to get every dollar owed to him. He didn't always prioritize wins throughout his career, but he did things his way, and that included getting paid at every stop with full control of his future. https://t.co/SOqDtAkioh
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 19, 2018
currently pic.twitter.com/D5UXr5Uwdc
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 19, 2018
Hawks GM: We traded for you.
Melo: …
Hawks GM: But we’re going to waive you.
Melo: …
Hawks GM: You’ll still get your $27.9 million
Melo: pic.twitter.com/hGcww13Fvh
— Master (@MasterTes) July 19, 2018
Carmelo Anthony tonight after finding out he will get his $28 million buyout. pic.twitter.com/1aN6QOcLFt
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeague) July 19, 2018
Anthony will get his entire $27.9M in the buyout 🤑, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/HOQg1WjjSY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 19, 2018
Carmelo Anthony is getting every last penny owed to him by the Atlanta Hawks.
Add that to the Hall of Fame resume.
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) July 19, 2018
Carmelo Anthony literally just got paid 28 million dollars to NOT play basketball. Life must be good 😂
— Brandon Awadis (@brawadis) July 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/1020052346179473408
Career earnings (and counting):
Carmelo: $227,364,419
Lebron: $233,893,001— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) July 19, 2018
