Twitter reacts to Melo receiving full salary in buyout with Hawks
After weeks of speculation, Carmelo Anthony has reportedly been dealt by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks and is expected to be bought out shortly after the deal is made official.
In the buyout, the 10-time All-Star is reportedly expected to receive the entire $27.9 million he's owed next season from the Hawks. And as Twitter always does, many had some fun at the expense of Anthony and his overloaded bank account.
2k18 should have coins fall out of Melo like Sonic rings whenever he takes a charge
— Beyonce has an uncle named Larry Beyince. Bruh.... (@DragonflyJonez) July 19, 2018
Hawks GM: We traded for you.
— Master (@MasterTes) July 19, 2018
Melo: ...
Hawks GM: But we’re going to waive you.
Melo: ...
Hawks GM: You’ll still get your $27.9 million
Melo: pic.twitter.com/hGcww13Fvh
For his next trick, Melo will sign a veteran’s minimum contract in a luxurious city of his choice that probably includes a no-trade clause, 15 years of player options, and equity in the GM’s family business.
— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) July 19, 2018
Cheers. pic.twitter.com/WHaYEWZBE3
Name me one player in NBA history who did a better job of getting the whole bag than Melo
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 19, 2018
Melo's stay with the Atlanta Hawks pic.twitter.com/ubuJxohq6n
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 19, 2018
Melo's got the best agent in history.
— Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) July 19, 2018
a distraught melo attempting to sleep at night while everyone makes fun of him online: pic.twitter.com/eKlUGTo7Ah
— Pratik (@PatelESPN) July 19, 2018
currently pic.twitter.com/D5UXr5Uwdc
— SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) July 19, 2018
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