On the latest edition of Women’s Hoops And Talks (W.H.A.T.) Podcast, Tara talks to women from around the league to answer the question, WHAT is the deal with Melo? Trying to understand and appreciate the Melo mystique she asks them about what it was like when Carmelo Anthony was on the team they cheer for.

She talks to Sue Paquette (@suepafan), a fan of the Denver Nuggets since 1972. She recalls the 2003 draft and how surprised they were that Melo fell to number three after Detroit shocked everyone taking Darko Milicic with the number two pick

Then Tara connects with China Parmalee (@chiniqua) of Posting and Toasting in New York to find out what Melo meant to the Knicks. From LaLa recording him in his bathrobe to how he fit with coach Mike D'Antoni, there were plenty of memorable moments in the Big Apple.

Next up is Andrea Medley (@lawyerdove) who talked about her surprise when the Knicks traded Melo to the Oklahoma City Thunder and how OKC just wasn’t the right fit for the All Star.

Finally, Annie Kuo (@anniekuo) is a fan with high hopes for another Western Conference finals appearance for her Houston Rockets. Will Melo be the piece they need? How will he fit in in Houston? Will he be a mentor to any of the younger players? Will he come off the bench?

Join Tara as she takes a trip around the league to find out WHAT is the deal with Melo?

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Music used in the episode: "Happy Alley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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