Carmelo Anthony Says He Was Almost Traded To Lakers In 2011: “The Deal Was Done” originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Carmelo Anthony nearly became a Laker until the plug was pulled at the last minute.

Carmelo Anthony revealed he was almost traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010-11 season before being traded to the New York Knicks.

Carmelo Anthony recalls 2011 trade that nearly sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.