It's a common sight to see superstar athletes with a God complex that have no clue what goes on around them.  They can't see the forest from the trees in regards to their actions.  Carmelo Anthony epitomizes this. 

This comes from an article on the Denver Post (www.denverpost.com) website.  Melo was was asked if he needs to mature more.  This is how Melo was quoted in the Denver Post:  "Mature more, meaning what?  I don't feel like I did anything wrong." 

Melo, newsflash, drinking and driving is WRONG.  Then Melo just three weeks later was pulled over for speeding.  Forget setting an example to the community, but what about to your own son?  If he doesn't feel drinking and driving is wrong, then he's a complete idiot.  If he feels like he did nothing wrong, then why did the Nuggets suspend him for the first two games of the regular season?  Guys who do something wrong get suspended. 

Melo goes on to say, "The (DUI) incident I had, I didn't blame anybody.  As far as being more mature, how can somebody say that? I don't understand when they say that.  What can I do?"

How can someone say that Melo?  Simple, you got behind the wheel drunk, put other people's lives in danger and thankfully got caught by Denver police before you injured an innocent party.  Then, after getting busted for it, just a few short weeks later, while most people who get a ticket are far more careful, you get busted for a 60 in a 45 zone.  Other brilliant incidents include the DVD made several years ago in Baltimore, getting caught with weed trying to board a plane, the 15 game suspension for the brawl in Madison Square Garden to name a few incidents in your brief NBA career.  I don't recall other big names in your draft class in this much trouble. 

Melo, you are the most recognizable athlete the Nuggets have ever had.  No one has joined the Nuggets franchise with more fanfare than you.  In fact, no one, with the exception of John Elway, joined any franchise in Denver with more fanfare than you.  You have a higher expectation to live up to. 

Melo asked what more can he do.  It's simple.  Don't drink and drive.  If you get hammered, call a cab, a limo, whatever...you can afford it.  Be responsible.  That's what more you can do.  Not only are you a role model to many kids in the Denver area, most importantly, you're a role model to your son. 

Melo, ask yourself this question...would your son be proud of his father's behavior?