3 reasons the OKC Thunder should consider bringing Carmelo Anthony back

#2 Strong relationship with Russ and PG13

Melo and Russell Westbrook during the 17/18 season

While the 'OK3' era didn't work out well on the court, the three players were known to have a close bond in the locker room. Both Paul George and Russell Westbrook continued to defend Anthony amidst constant criticism during his lone season with the team, and PG13 also expressed his disappointment when Melo exited the team:

This year could have been our year. We were just trying to figure out things, trying to learn things on the fly last year. It was a learning experience for everybody. It could have very well been a different team coming in this year.

Over the first few months of the year, LeBron James continually urged the Lakers to sign Melo, and it is not impossible that George and Westbrook will try the same tactic with Sam Presti this summer. Ultimately, George and Westbrook wield a lot of power within the Thunder organization, and they could yet offer Anthony's career a lifeline.