Carmelo Anthony reacts to the NFL attempting to steal the NBA's shine on Christmas day (Image credits: Imagn)
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, eligible to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame with the Class of 2025, spoke about the NBA's Christmas Day slate of games. While Christmas Day is typically dominated by the NBA, the NFL is making a push to gain some traction of its own.
Although the NFL has dominated the US Thanksgiving holiday before, it's been clear over the past few years that the league is looking to enter the NBA's territory by hosting games on Christmas.
During the latest episode of his "7PM in Brooklyn" podcast, Anthony spoke about the NFL's decision to book not one, but two games on Christmas Day. While speaking with Sam Jay, Bomani Jones and Kazeem Famuyide, Anthony said:
