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Never forget: That one time Melo took a billion steps against the Heat

By Andy Erk

Nov 23, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dibbles the ball against the Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dibbles the ball against the Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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That one time Melo took a whole lotta steps …

The game of basketball has rules, right? Well in recent memory the NBA referees seem to have forgotten that these rules exist. On Monday, none other than Carmelo Anthony took a bunch of steps on a fast break against the Miami Heat.

It seems in recent history that the traveling violation is a rule that has been removed. Let us take a quick trip down memory lane and never forget D.J. Augustin’s travel against the Houston Rockets. Probably the worst travel in recent memory, and maybe ever. Augustin walked a literal mile in his layup attempt, but was swatted in the end.

This travel is one to be reckoned with in the world of travels, no doubt.

As for Melo, he took about 14 steps in his attempt to pull up for three. The worst part is the ref who is running along side Anthony as he attempts to pull up, somehow missing such an obvious call. Honestly, I’m pretty sure the Upward Basketball league 8-9 year olds are able to pull up on the fast break more effectively.

Poor Carmelo, another instance of him forever being made fun of for not being able to make simple basketball plays. The fitting part, just like Augustin’s travel, is the karma of missing the three. It’s as if someone is promising a miss for breaking the rules. Coincidence? I think not.

The NBA really needs to crack down on the traveling violations and blatant missing of simple rules. It questions the integrity of the game when refs miss the simple plays, and makes the game different at every level. The real question-how did these referees make it to the NBA? Better luck next time Melo and refs.

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