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Carmelo Anthony Reflects on 2016 Team USA Bond

7/26/2025

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Carmelo Anthony reminisced about the unforgettable camaraderie of the 2016 Team USA basketball team in a podcast with DeMar DeRozan. They shared laughs over Jimmy Butler's viral sing-along and the playful pranks that brought them closer. DeRozan contrasted this unity with Kyrie Irving's sense of isolation today, underscoring the enduring power of their bond.

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Carmelo Anthony reminisced about the unforgettable camaraderie of the 2016 Team USA basketball team in a podcast with DeMar DeRozan. They shared laughs over Jimmy Butler's viral sing-along and the playful pranks that brought them closer. DeRozan contrasted this unity with Kyrie Irving's sense of isolation today, underscoring the enduring power of their bond.