Should Carmelo Anthony’s #15 jersey eventually get raised to the rafters at Ball Arena? Jeff Morton of the Mortcast and the original CSG Podcast joins Harrison Wind on The Denver Sports Podcast to discuss what covering Carmelo as a Nuggets was like, the days leading up to his trade demand and the eventual deal that sent him to New York, and if the Nuggets should eventually retire his jersey.

Opening rant - 2:15

His connection with his stars - 6:40

Interview with Jeff Morton - 13:30

What led to the trade request? - 19:00

Inside an event that changed everything - 29:15

Why did Melo want to get traded? - 31:30

Will the Nuggets extend an olive branch? - 42:00

Will they retire his jersey? - 45:50

The Nuggets not recognizing their history - 55:00

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