Carmelo Anthony accepts role with Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Carmelo Anthony has been the No. 1 option for any team on which he has played for most of his career. He knew that wasn't going to be the case when he arrived in Oklahoma City, though it's safe to say things haven't gone as he expected when he signed to be part the league's next Big Three. Playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George, Anthony and the Thunder are headed to the playoffs . He is the Thunder's third-leading scorer, yet at times, it feels as if he is the fourth option behind center Steven Adams. Anthony isn't complaining. "Acceptance of what I have to do here and what is needed of me," Anthony said.