Western Conference team contacted Carmelo Anthony

Despite being one of the best pure scorers in NBA history, Anthony ended his career without a championship ring. The veteran could likely be enticed to come out of retirement to help a perennial contender and maybe give them some buckets off the bench. However, the Pelicans don't fit that mold. 

Right now, New Orleans is getting their first real taste of how Zion Williamson fits with Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. They've been waiting over a year to see how their star trio fits together. With so many questions lingering over the franchise, it makes no sense for Anthony to consider a comeback with them. 

Of course, only Anthony knows how his body feels. If he still believes he could be a high-level contributor and would earn legitimate playing time on an NBA roster, maybe he will decide he's not ready to throw in the towel. If that was the case, though, he would likely already be part of an NBA team. He chose to retire for a reason. 

Anthony's legacy is cemented. He is one of the greats. Returning to the league for anything other than a shot at a championship makes no sense for him or his legacy. The same can be said for going to play overseas. At such a late age, nothing other than a ring should move him to make a return. He's a wealthy man and will undoubtedly be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the coming years. He has nothing left to prove.