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He's not Michael yet, he's not LeBron (and he's sure not Gotti or Capone)—he's not even fully Carmelo Anthony yet. But Melo's got plans.
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2005
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CHRIS JONES
December
1
2005
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The Game
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He's not Michael yet, he's not LeBron (and he's sure not Gotti or Capone)—he's not even fully Carmelo Anthony yet. But Melo's got plans.
December
1
2005
CHRIS JONES
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