George Karl Resumes Recruiting Carmelo Anthony to Stay in Denver

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DENVER -- George Karl looks primed to get back into the Carmelo Anthony recruiting mode.

At the start of the season, the Nuggets coach talked with his star forward about why he should stay in Denver and at times looked to be working for the chamber of commerce. But with games piling up and trade talks heating up, Karl took a step back.

With a possible trade to New Jersey having fallen apart earlier this week and it not appearing Anthony will be dealt imminently, Karl wouldn't mind returning to that role soon.

"If that can be worked into the program, I'd love to have that conversation,'' Karl before Friday's game against the Lakers at the Pepsi Center. "I'd love to have that conversation to talk to him about (staying in Denver). What I'd like to do is talk to all his people. I want to know who's advising him on these other things.''

Karl said Anthony missed Friday morning's shootaround due to personal reasons. But he had little doubt Anthony would play against the Lakers.

Karl said the timing now is difficult to talk to Anthony with the Nuggets playing Friday and Sunday and then leaving Monday on a five-game trip. But he's already resumed his recruiting pitch through the media.

 

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Source: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/01/21/george-karl-resumes-recruiting-carmelo-anthony-to-stay-in-denver/

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