With fewer stars participating in the Slam Dunk Contest in recent years, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is ready for a change.

His game needs to go to the Kobe Bryant stage, the Michael Jordan stage." "If Anthony Edwards learns how to play with his back to the basket, the game will be over for the rest of the league," the ...

Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson ...