Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen (L) scores as teammate Carmelo Anthony (R) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton look up in the first quarter during Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference final basketball playoff game in Denver, Colorado May 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen (L) scores as teammate Carmelo Anthony (R) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton look up in the first quarter during Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference final basketball playoff game in Denver, Colorado May 23, 2009.

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  1. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  2. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, runs into Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Anthony was making his first appearance in the lineup after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle.
  3. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, greets Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony before the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Anthony was in the starting lineup after missing the past eight games because of a sprained ankle.
  4. An injured Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony sits on the bench during their win against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Nuggets won 126-113.
  5. Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, left, greets injured Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Anthony was injured on Saturday night when facing the New Orleans Hornets.
  6. New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown, front, looks on with Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson as Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony shoots two free throws after being fouled by Brown of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
  7. NDenver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, is helped of the court by trainer Jim Gillen, center, and guard Chauncey Bilups after Anthony was fouled by New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anthony returned to shoot the two shots that were awarded with the foul.
  8. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony reacts after being fouled by New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anthony was helped off the court during a time out and then returned to hit the two free throws from the foul.
  9. NeDenver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony reacts after being fouled by New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anthony did shoot the two foul shots but then left the game.
  10. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, is fouled while going up for a shot by New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anthony was injured on the play but did manage to shoot the two shots that were assessed for the foul.
  11. New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songalia, right, battles for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
  12. In this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 photo, from left, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony talks with guard J.R. Smith, and forwards Chris Andersen and Kenyon Martin during a timeout in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win over the New Orleans Hornets in an NBA basketball game in Denver. Nuggets officials are talking a possible punishment for sulking guard Smith after he failed to attend an optional practice on Sunday, Jan. 24, and walked off the court and into the locker room when he was pulled from the game against the Hornets.
  13. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony goes up for a shot as New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, left, defends in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
  14. Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith, right, wrestles away a loose ball from Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, as Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin looks on in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 105-85 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
  15. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, looks to shoot the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
  16. FILE - These file photos show the starters named Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, for the NBA basketball All-Star game. From left at top are the Eastern Conference's Kevin Garnett, Dwight HOward, Allen Iverson, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. At bottom, from left, are Western Conference's Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire.

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  1. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  2. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, runs into Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Anthony was making his first appearance in the lineup after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle.
  3. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, is fouled while going up for a shot by New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown in the overtime session of the Nuggets' 116-110 overtime win in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Anthony was injured on the play but did manage to shoot the two shots that were assessed for the foul.
  4. Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith, right, wrestles away a loose ball from Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, as Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin looks on in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 105-85 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
  5. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, looks to shoot the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.
  6. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, looks to pass the ball as Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles covers in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 119-112 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.
  7. Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen, left, grabs a rebound as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Nuggets won 126-113.
  8. Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, left, works the ball inisde for a shot against Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 112-109 overtime victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  9. Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, left, defends as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison, right, takes a shot in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Oklahoma City won 101 -84.
  10. Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, center, picks up a loose ball between Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, left, and forward Dwight Howard in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 115-97 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010.
  11. Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, right, loses control of the ball while vying for a rebound with Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010.
  12. Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, left, hangs on the rim after stuffing the ball as Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans looks on during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010.
  13. Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, goes up for a shot over Dallas Mavericks guard Matt Carroll in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  14. Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups, right, works the ball inside past Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Berea in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  15. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  16. Retired Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, center, jokes with Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the mountain lion after autographing a football in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 127-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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