Melo just wanted to feel wanted.





In one particular moment in tonight's ​epic triple-overtime classic between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony wanted to make his mark for his team, which held a single-digit lead with just over five minutes to go. Camped out on the elbow, he felt he was in the ideal position for a catch-and-shoot.



​Russell Westbrook didn't see it that way. He may not have seen Melo at all:



​​The body language from Anthony is incredible here, and totally speaks for itself.



​Carmelo is surely in a constant state of crisis since making his big move from the Knicks to OKC. Though the team has managed some quality wins of late to make up for a rough start to the season, the future Hall of Famer has struggled to find a proper niche on his new team. With Westbrook and Paul George getting the lion's share of the usage on offense, every single opportunity is precious.







This one just wasn't meant to be.

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​Sorry, Melo. Do you want a hug? You look like you could use a hug.