Carmelo Anthony has been the center of criticism since requesting a trade from the Denver Nuggets late in 2010, one that has followed him in the limelight of Madison Square Garden during his tenure with the New York Knicks.

The critiques come not only from journalists and analysts, but also from people in the Big Apple who are tired of the organization failing to produce an ensemble worthy of the mecca of basketball.

Yet for teammate and longtime friend Dwyane Wade, those people only hate on him because they don't look as good in a hoodie as him.

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Hoodie Melo has proved to be a torrid scorer with no conscience — not settling for elbow jumpers and driving fearlessly for strong finishes — a tactic that would have made his old Nuggets coach George Karl proud.

His mix of long-sweeping handles and his bruising style of bully-ball are put in full display during Chris Brickley's “Blackout Sessions,” a closed-door gym pick-up ball paradise for those elite-level players looking to get some run in the offseason.

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While a player isn't allowed to wear a hoodie during the course of an NBA game, if Anthony can bring that fearless mentality to the Garden, the Knicks would benefit from having a much better player night in and night out.