Jimmy Fallon thoroughly beats Carmelo Anthony in ‘Running Man Challenge’

During an appearance on the The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Carmelo Anthony got, um, shy feet.

The New York Knicks superstar and the host attempted the “Running Man Challenge,” which, for those who don’t know, basically consists of doing some variation of the running man dance to Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo.” And while Fallon was clearly into it, Melo just wasn’t having any of it. He was either too cool for school, too shy to shine or some combination of both:

This was an A-plus setup at least. The “Running Man Challenge” is typically done by two people, with one of them often appearing out of nowhere. Fallon gives no hint that he’ll be bursting through that door with another soul, let alone an NBA superstar who doesn’t really fit the bill for this skit.

Is Melo candid when it comes discussing his future with the Knicks? These days, yes. He has become very personable from an interview standpoint. Even his play style has evolved, reaching a more selfless level that no longer draws the universal ire of fans and pundits.

But Melo has never been one to let loose on the court. His celebrations are limited to various hand gestures and amped-up words. He doesn’t shake his hips like Shakira (or Stephen Curry). He is not prone to yelling or pounding his chest for long periods of time like LeBron James.

This challenge, in this public setting, doesn’t really suit him. And it shows. He looks awkward and timid behind Fallon. And knowing this clip would be delivered to the masses, first on national television, then later as a should-be viral video, wouldn’t you?

If not, well, good for you. This clearly isn’t Melo’s bag.

But hey, at least he tried, all while smiling and styling in his bizarrely patterned sweater.

(Seriously, it’s like looking through a broken kaleidoscope.)