Los Angeles Lakers: 4 reasons to buy or sell Carmelo Anthony

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 20, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 20, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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My Take…Would I Buy or Sell?

I base it on what I want as a franchise…Do I want to win OR do I want to make a lot of money and sell tickets?

Look, a Carmelo Anthony signing will drive in more money to the franchise. What will the Lakers give him…maybe $2 million tops, prorated? The Lakers will make that back up by the time the National Anthem is finished with the jersey sales, potential ticket sales from Melo fans, etc. He’s still a big name and still a draw.

Do I want to win? Sure, but for this to work with Carmelo, I would have a sit down with him, LeBron James AND Luke Walton to be clear on what is expected. If he agrees, sign him. If not, well, history can repeat itself.

Would I buy or sell on Carmelo?

Sorry folks I’m a biased fan…I’m rolling with Melo! Tell me what you think in the comments section and let’s chat!

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