Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, center, slips between New Orleans Hornets forwards Rasual Butler, left, and Peja Stojakovic, of Serbia, in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 107-86 victory in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series in Denver on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. With the victory, the Nuggets eliminated the Hornets and move into the second round of play. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, center, slips between New Orleans Hornets forwards Rasual Butler, left, and Peja Stojakovic, of Serbia, in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 107-86 victory in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series in Denver on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. With the victory, the Nuggets eliminated the Hornets and move into the second round of play.

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  1. Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones, center, is fouled as he shoots between Los Angles Clippers' Al Thornton, left, and Rasual Butler in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Pacers defeated the Clippers 86-73.
  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Leandro Barbosa #10 of the Phoenix Suns goes up for a shot over Rasual Butler #45 of the Los Angeles Clippers on October 28, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a dunk in front of Rasual Butler #45 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter of the season opening game at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE.

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  1. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, is defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 133-123 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Anthony scored 42 points in the win.
  2. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Anthony scored 41 points to lead the Nuggets to a 97-94 win over the Blazers. In the background is Denver center Nene.
  3. Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony (L) goes around Brandon Rush (C) of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.
  4. Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers tries to block Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets during their NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009 in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers lead the Nuggets 68-54 at halftime.
  5. Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony (R) goes around Danny Granger of Indiana Pacers during the first quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.
  6. Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets shoots as an Indiana Pacer player tries to block during their NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009 in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers led the Nuggets 68-54 at halftime.
  7. Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson holds his head as he watches New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic hit a three-point shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  8. New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16) shoot over Phoenix Suns defenders during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana November 19, 2009. New Orleans won the game.
  9. Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill (33) shoots over New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana November 19, 2009. New Orleans won the game.
  10. Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill (33) and New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16) race for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Suns 110-103. Stojakovic had 25 points.
  11. New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic is sandwiched between Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill, left, and forward Amare Stoudemire, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Suns 110-103.
  12. Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) goes to the hoop as New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) and forward Peja Stojakovic, second from left, defend during the second half of their NBA basketball game Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 121-98.
  13. Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones, center, is fouled as he shoots between Los Angles Clippers' Al Thornton, left, and Rasual Butler in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Pacers defeated the Clippers 86-73.
  14. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant goes up for a shot between Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler, left, and guard Baron Davis, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. The Clippers won 101-93.
  15. Toronto Raptors guard Jarrett Jack (L) goes up for a basket over Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, California November 13, 2009.
  16. Toronto Raptors' Jarrett Jack drives to the basket while being fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Rasual Butler during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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