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Twitter Reacts To Carmelo Anthony Getting Every Single Penny Of His $27.9 Million

Yesterday, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-way deal. The Thunder received Dennis Schröder from Atlanta and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot from Philadelphia. The Hawks meamwhile now have Justin Anderson (Sixers) on their roster and receive a lottery-protected 2022 first-round draft pick from the Thunder. Philly gets Mike Muscala from Atlanta.

Anthony won’t ever play a minute for the Hawks, who will buy him out for his full 2018-19 salary, $27.9 million.

NBA Twitter obviously reacted to Melo getting paid, most were amazed by Melo’s ability to always get every last penny.

Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks. Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks? Carmelo Anthony will get his entire $27.9 million in a buyout from the Hawks! Get your money, Melo. https://t.co/TcZfSD2WHe

— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 19, 2018

You've gotta respect Carmelo's commitment to get every dollar owed to him. He didn't always prioritize wins throughout his career, but he did things his way, and that included getting paid at every stop with full control of his future. https://t.co/SOqDtAkioh

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 19, 2018

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— SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) July 19, 2018

Hawks GM: We traded for you.

Melo: …

Hawks GM: But we’re going to waive you.

Melo: …

Hawks GM: You’ll still get your $27.9 million

Melo: pic.twitter.com/hGcww13Fvh

— Master (@MasterTes) July 19, 2018

Carmelo Anthony tonight after finding out he will get his $28 million buyout. pic.twitter.com/1aN6QOcLFt

— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeagueTSL) July 19, 2018

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1020049460120842240

Carmelo Anthony is getting every last penny owed to him by the Atlanta Hawks.

Add that to the Hall of Fame resume.

— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) July 19, 2018

https://twitter.com/brawadis/status/1020048380402122752

For his next trick, Melo will sign a veteran’s minimum contract in a luxurious city of his choice that probably includes a no-trade clause, 15 years of player options, and equity in the GM’s family business.

Cheers. pic.twitter.com/WHaYEWZBE3

— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) July 19, 2018

Career earnings (and counting):

Carmelo: $227,364,419
Lebron: $233,893,001

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) July 19, 2018