Politico reports that the Obama campaign has announced the "Obama Classic," a fundraiser starring former and current NBA stars. Those announced to attend include failed baseball player Michael Jordan, "Ewing Theory" namesake Patrick Ewing, and anti-police activist Carmelo Anthony.
While best known for his disappointing stints with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, Anthony has also taken up the mantle of the "stop snitchin’" movement, appearing in a video promoting drug use and encouraging those who are questioned by the police to refuse to "snitch" on drug dealers, murderers, and other criminals:
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is featured in an underground DVD that is circulating in his hometown of Baltimore, Md.
The DVD is called "Stop Snitching" and shows alleged drug dealers talking about what happens to people who cooperate with the police, and Anthony is standing next to one of them.
He is also seen on the DVD talking about his Olympic bronze medal and saying that he threw it in a lake. The man he stands next to later goes on to tell how he would take care of snitches by "putting a hole in their head." However, Anthony does not appear to be taking part in that portion of the discussion.
Like President Obama, Anthony has declared his affection for The Wire, HBO’s critically acclaimed drug drama. An Obama donor recently hosted a controversial Wire-themed fundraiser for the president's reelection campaign.
Anthony was arrested on a DUI charge in the spring of 2008.