{"id":594989,"date":"2018-04-27T12:36:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T16:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=594989"},"modified":"2018-12-30T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2018-12-30T18:58:32","slug":"jordan-melo-1-5-hoodie-melo-continues-commemorative-release-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/jordan-melo-1-5-hoodie-melo-continues-commemorative-release-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Melo 1.5 “Hoodie Melo” Continues Commemorative Release Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Later tonight, Carmelo Anthony<\/strong> and the Oklahoma City Thunder will square off against the Utah Jazz in a pivotal Game 6. Melo’s first year in OKC has been far from perfect, but with his team in the playoffs this postseason sees the last phase of what’s been a troublesome yet resurgent year for Melo.<\/p>\n

Like many NBA players, Melo’s season actually began last summer. Going into one of the most critical seasons of his 14 year career, Melo reinvented himself. Working closely with NBA trainer extraordinaire, Chris Brickley, in New York City, Melo was more focused than he’d be in a long while. He was sharp, dedicated, in some of the best shape of his life and, of course, doing it all in his hoodie.<\/p>\n

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Carmelo Anthony with Chris Brickley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Videos of Melo began flooding everyone’s Twitter and IG feeds. The energy surrounding his restorative season in OKC was beginning to mount. We needed a name for this transition. Something that would champion his rejuvenation and play on his apparel choice. Hoodie Melo<\/strong> was born after.<\/p>\n

Now, almost a year later, Hoodie Melo is the only thing that can help the Thunder get over the hump. Jordan Brand is doing their part to inspire the former NCAA champion by earlier this morning releasing its Air Jordan 9 “MOP Melo,”<\/a> an ode to his 2003 championship and Freshman of the Year campaign at Syracuse.<\/p>\n