We talk with Vick and Sean about our fan origin stories, Melo's career with the Nuggets and Knicks, and our favorite Melo moments.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:03:33 - What's your Melo fan origin story?
00:24:45 - What are your thoughts about how Melo's been able to CTRL his own Narrative on the court the past few years?
00:41:32 - Who was better: Nuggets Melo or Knicks Melo?
01:06:29 - What's your favorite Melo moment ever?
01:14:52 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to Joe about if the Lakers should fire Vogel, the best thing they should do at the trade deadline, how AD's return will impact Melo and how Melo would do in a 3-point contest.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Should Lakers fire Vogel?
12:02 - What's the #1 thing LA has to do at the trade deadline?
24:01 - What will AD's return mean for Melo?
32:13 - How would Melo do in a 3-point contest?
35:49 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talked with Chris and Tavis about LA's bad losses, Melo being out the last few games and Lebron and Westbrook's apologies on social media.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Lakers have had some bad losses, is it more cohesiveness or effort?
13:02 - What have the Lakers missed with Melo out a few games?
27:430 - LeBron tweeting apologies, Russ doubling down on his play by saying basketball isn't "end-all-be-all"...Who's more out of touch with reality?
40:53 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to La La Anthony’s cousin, Zach, about the Lakers’ win streak, Malik Monk, and Melo’s contract.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:29 - Lakers' 4-game win streak more because of poor competition or team figuring it out?
12:04 - What's made Malik Monk so effective lately?
26:46 - Talk about Melo's value on a minimum contract.
42:19 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with RJ and Sean about Melo's impact on the Lakers team without AD, the Lakers going small with Bron and Melo at the 4/5, Melo being a "3 and D" player and Rondo's trade.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - How big has Melo been for this Lakers team in the absence of AD?
07:55 - Thoughts on Lakers going small with Bron/Melo at the 4/5?
17:01 - Is Melo a "3 and D" player?
24:42 - Was trading Rondo for an open roster spot a good move?
32:54 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk with Kev about the effect COVID has done on the league, coaches sticking to the hot hands or not, Melo's +/- during LA's losing streak and Melo's role as a veteran leader on the team.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
03:01 - COVID is heavily affecting the entire NBA, how meaningful are these games?
12:21 - Should coaches leave the hot lineups in or bring back superstars?
14:47 - Melo's +/- has been great during LA's losing streak, why do you think that is?
24:05 - Melo leading the league in technical fouls, has he become the old-school veteran enforcer of the Lakers like Rasheed Wallace was in NY?
31:50 - What's your level of panic from 1-10 for this Lakers team?
39:32 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to our current CTRL Game Night Champion, Billy, about LeBron's words on Melo over the past summer, Anthony Davis being out due to injury, and whether the Lakers are putting in enough effort to win games.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
04:06 - LeBron told Melo over the summer that the Lakers need Melo, do you still see that being true?
11:59 - AD is out a month, what do you hope/expect to see from Melo over the next 30 days?
21:08 - Is it strictly effort for this Lakers team?
26:07 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to Robbie about Melo's 3-point shots vs 2-point shots, how to study film, the best way LA can utilize Melo and whether this team's turnaround is because of Frank Vogel's coaching or something else.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Melo's 2-point field goals are at a career-low but has a career-high 3-point percentage. What's your take on this?
15:55 - How to study film?
20:43 - How can LA utilize Melo more?
33:39 - Is this team starting to come together thanks to Frank Vogel?
45:43 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talk to longtime member Kyle about why no team ever unleashes Melo when he's hot, if this year's Lakers team has a switch they can flip and biggest issues LA has on defense.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Why won't any team Melo's on let him keep going when he's hot?
12:24 - Does this Lakers team have a "switch" they can flip?
24:26 - What's the biggest issue defensively?
31:05 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo

We talked to Velo and Raamish about their thoughts on how Melo's been utilized, whether to blame Vogel or the players for the teams disappointing record and about how the Lakers should finish their games.

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About CTRL the Narrative:
CTRL the Narrative is a weekly podcast hosted and created by Steven Tsakanikas, a die-hard Carmelo Anthony fan since 2004, after seeing his favorite player's career be heavily influenced by uninformed people. They create the narrative, we CTRL it.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Thoughts on how Melo's been utilized?
11:18 - Are the Lakers' struggles more on Vogel or the players?
28:35 - How should the Lakers finish games?
38:41 - CTRL a Narrative

#STAYME7O #CarmeloAnthony #Melo