Draymond Green drops the hammer with one word on Carmelo Anthony’s absurd claim

Carmelo Anthony used the Hall of Fame stage to deliver one of his boldest statements yet. He proclaimed himself the face of USA Basketball, referencing a career that features four Olympics and three gold medals.

This comment sparked a lot of buzz among fans and analysts, but Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors cut through the noise with one strong word on Threads.

Carmelo Anthony calls himself the face of USA Basketball during Hall of Fame reflections

The ceremony provided a platform for Anthony to reflect on his legacy, particularly his role with USA Basketball. During an interview, Anthony made a bold statement about his status in Olympic history. He told reporters, via Syracuse.com, “If (I) ain’t the face of USA Basketball, ‘I don’t know who is.’”

This comment was made during a discussion about his Olympic feats, where he stressed his ongoing service to the national team. Anthony was part of four Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016), winning three golds and one bronze. He was the all-time leading scorer for Team USA until Kevin Durant passed him, but Anthony considered himself a pioneer who laid the groundwork for others.

Draymond Green responds to Carmelo Anthony with a single word on Threads

The statement quickly caught the eye of other players, including Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors, who has his own background with Team USA, having snagged gold medals in both 2016 and 2020.

Green, who is known for being vocal on social media, finally spoke up about it the next day.

However on Sunday he only posted one word to Threads in response to Anthony stating, "Truth.", he supported the the claim of Carmello Anthony.

Carmelo Anthony reflects on years of service to Team USA during his Hall of Fame reflections

The background of this conversation comes from the common experiences of Anthony and Green as they represented the United States internationally. Anthony has one of the most impressive Olympic careers in basketball history.He made his debut with Team USA at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where they secured a bronze medal after a less-than-stellar showing. This disappointment resulted in the creation of the 'Redeem Team' in 2008, featuring Anthony with legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. That team brought home the gold in Beijing, bringing back USA Basketball's supremacy.Anthony was always there to answer the call, playing a key role in winning gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

In his Hall of Fame speech and various interviews, he pointed out this service saying, “When it comes down to just representing, and using the word ‘serving,’ I’ve served this country for a long time and represented this country for a long time.”Green's brief comment on Threads was the first sign of a current NBA player breaking their silence regarding Anthony's self-assessment. As a fellow Olympian, Green's endorsement held significant value, given his own involvement with Team USA.

Yet, as the dialogue surrounding Anthony's assertion circulated through social media and sports channels, additional details started to surface.There’s been a lot of talk among analysts and fans about whether Anthony is genuinely the "face" of USA Basketball, particularly when you think about icons like Michael Jordan from the 1992 Dream Team or more recent players like Durant. Anthony's claim comes from his reliability and his readiness to step up repeatedly, even when other elite players decided to sit out.It was apparent through his interviews that Anthony was pleased with his retirement in his career. In the end, he was ready to retire after the 2021-22 season with the Lakers; more opportunities were not something he wanted to pursue. Also Read: “I wanted to die on the ice for the fans” — Klim Kostin opens door to Edmonton Oilers reunionThis was contrary to the other veterans like Dwight Howard or Vince Carter who carried on with their career in a bid to seek championships. In early 2011, the release of a list of the inductees into the Hall of Fame was an apt way of ending everything as the co-workers such as Green rejoiced.