Carmelo Anthony has accused the Denver Nuggets of intentionally giving Nikola Jokic his former jersey number, No. 15, in an effort to "erase" his accomplishments with the team. Anthony expressed his feelings on his podcast, 7PM in Brooklyn, suggesting that the move disrespected his contributions to the franchise and reflected a desire to overshadow his legacy. Jokic, who has had a successful career with the Nuggets, including two NBA MVPs and a championship, may have his jersey retired in the future. Anthony, traded to the New York Knicks in 2011, believes the decision to give Jokic No. 15 was a deliberate and petty maneuver by the organization to diminish his impact. Anthony switched to No. 7 with the Knicks, viewing it as a new beginning, and continues to prioritize it, as seen in his "Stay Me7o" jacket.