Begging Bob Seger's forgiveness for slanting unbeatable lyrics, but I wish I knew then what I'm only finding about now.
Thirty-six years ago (come June 16) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was traded by the Bucks to the Lakers. Prior to his sixth season the team franchise player/league centerfold politely informed management he was prepared to sign with the ABA Nets when his contract ran out later that year if he wasn’t dealt to an NBA city of his choice.
Carmelo Anthony is executing pretty much the same game plan with the Nuggets. Having respectfully notified management he wants out after 7 1/2 seasons, he is prepared to exercise an escape clause and become a free agent at the end of this year if he's not traded to a team of his choice.