But he knows how hard it is to win gold against a field of ever-improving global rivals. He's a nine-time All-Star and a former league scoring champion on a struggling NBA team. WASHINGTON - Carmelo Anthony, having endured years of NBA disappointment and feeling pushed to speak out on social issues, chases an Olympic-record third men's basketball gold medal with the Americans in Rio. NBA players are far from immune to urban violence and its aftermath, Anthony said. "It's also an opportunity to go get another gold medal and I didn't want to miss out on that opportunity."

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2016 01:41 UTC