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Carmelo Anthony Reveals The Seven ‘Pure Hoopers’ In Basketball

Knicks legend gives his ultimate list of pure basketball scorers.

Nico Martinez
Aug 25, 2023
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  • Knicks star explains what makes a ‘pure hooper’
  • Anthony reveals his seven-player list of top scorers
  • Melo includes himself with Iverson and McGrady

Not every NBA basketball player fits the mold of a ‘pure hooper.’ The term, according to NBA legend Carmelo Anthony describes a baller who can hope at any court, on any basket, under any set of rules. Apparently, there are only five “pure hoopers” around right now…

“You can put them anywhere in the world, any court, any ball, any basket and they’ll get to it,” said Anthony in a chat with Overtime. “Allen Iverson is a pure hooper, Tracy McGrady, JR Smith, Lou Will, Jamal Crawford, KD and myself.”

Melo gives his definition of a PURE HOOPER 🏀 @carmeloanthony @mikeykauf pic.twitter.com/QtW45QJ8aN

— Overtime (@overtime) August 25, 2023

Allen Iverson is one of the greatest scorers in modern NBA history. At just 6-0″, Iverson made up for his short stature with his quick feet, nimble dribble, and effective jump shot. As an 11x All-Star, 7x All-NBA player, and 26.7 point-per-game scorer, he is no doubt a legend in the league and someone who can get a bucket under any circumstances.

Tracy McGrady is another iconic scorer, and while he was unable to win a championship in his time he did the best with what he had. At his peak, he averaged 32.1 points per game for the Orlando Magic, and his reputation as a scorer survived well beyond his career was over.

Interestingly, Carmelo also named a trio of sixth men on his list. While not superstars by any means, both Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford knew how to get point buckets off the bench and they made millions for themselves leading the second unit. Of course, Melo also named his former teammate J.R. Smith in this group, who was renowned for his shooting ability.

Durant is also another “pure hooper” on Melo’s list and it makes sense why. Durant is, arguably, the greatest scorer of this generation and there isn’t a way, or a method, in which he cannot put points on the board.


Carmelo Anthony Is An Underrated Legend

Perhaps the greatest example of a “pure hooper” is Carmelo Anthony himself. While not as well-rounded as some other wings of his time, Melo was an expert-level marksman and he was especially gifted at making tough mid-range shots.

As a 10x All-Star, 6x All-NBA player, and 1x scoring champ, Carmelo was a unique type of talent who carried a certain star-level charm to his game that often goes underappreciated today.

Anthony, of course, is out of the league entirely now but nobody will forget his run with the New York Knicks or the amazing show he gave the city of New York with his artful offensive capabilities.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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