Forbes catches attention of Carmelo, Karl

Carmelo Anthony was asked which Nugget is surprising him in camp, and he named someone that many didn't even know was in camp.

His answer: "Gary Forbes."

The former UMass standout was signed as a free-agent invitee — which, in basketball terms, is "a camp body." But the versatile 6-foot-7 Forbes has refused to be relegated to such a role. The guy is fighting for a roster spot.

"He's come in and played well," said coach George Karl, who believed that Forbes was a first-round talent who slipped because of his medical record, notably his diabetes.