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Carmelo Anthony

Anthony with the New York Knicks in 2013
Personal information
Born	(1984-05-29) May 29, 1984 (age 41) New York City, New York, U.S.
High school	Towson Catholic (Towson, Maryland) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
College	Syracuse (2002–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career	2003–2022
Career history
2003–2011	Denver Nuggets
2011–2017	New York Knicks
2017–2018	Oklahoma City Thunder
2018–2019	Houston Rockets
2019–2021	Portland Trail Blazers
2021–2022	Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards
10× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008, 2010–2017) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2010, 2013) 4× All-NBA Third Team (2006, 2007, 2009, 2012) NBA scoring champion (2013) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA 75th Anniversary Team NCAA champion (2003) NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003) Consensus second-team All-American (2003) USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2003) No. 15 retired by Syracuse Orange 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2006, 2016) First-team Parade All-American (2002) McDonald's All-American (2002)
Career NBA statistics
Points	28,289 (22.5 ppg)
Rebounds	7,808 (6.2 rpg)
Assists	3,422 (2.7 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team Gold 2012 London Team Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team Bronze 2004 Athens Team World Championship Bronze 2006 Japan Americas Championship Gold 2007 Las Vegas

Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Anthony was chosen as an NBA All-Star ten times. He was also named to an All-NBA Team six times.

He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange. In 2003, as a freshman, he helped them win a national championship. He was also named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. In 2021, he was chosen for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Many people think he is one of the best scorers in NBA history.

After one year at Syracuse, Anthony joined the 2003 NBA draft. He was picked third overall by the Denver Nuggets. With the Nuggets, he led them to the playoffs every year from 2004 to 2010. The team won two division titles during that time. In 2009, Anthony helped the Nuggets reach the conference finals for the first time since 1985. In 2011, he was traded from Denver to the New York Knicks.

On January 24, 2014, Anthony scored a career-high 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats. This set a new record for the Knicks and for Madison Square Garden. Anthony was later traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played one season there before a short time with the Houston Rockets. He then spent two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Los Angeles Lakers.

Anthony has played in the Olympics for the US national team four times, which is a record. He won a bronze medal in 2004 and gold medals in 2008, 2012, and 2016. By April 2016, he was the US Olympic team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played. He is currently tenth on the NBA career scoring list.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His father, Carmelo Iriarte, was from Puerto Rico. His mother, Mary Anthony, is African-American. When Anthony was eight, his family moved to Baltimore.

Anthony went to Towson Catholic High School for his first three years. In the summer of 1999, he grew taller and became a strong player. He was named the best metro player by The Baltimore Sun in 2001. He also won the Baltimore Catholic League player of the year award. As a sophomore, he averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

During his junior year, Anthony averaged 23 points and 10.3 rebounds. He was very good, but sometimes missed classes. Many scouts thought he was not strong enough for the NBA yet. Still, he was named Baltimore's County Player of the Year.

After his junior year, many top college coaches wanted Anthony to play for their teams. He decided to go to Syracuse University before his senior year. Because his grades were low, he needed to improve them to get into Syracuse. For his senior year, he transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia.

In the summer of 2001, Anthony played in an AAU tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. He averaged 25.2 points per game and caught the eye of NBA scouts. He also met LeBron James there, and they became friends.

Oak Hill Academy had a 42-game winning streak when Anthony joined. They won several big tournaments. One important game was against LeBron James's high school team. James scored 36 points, but Anthony scored 34 points and had 11 rebounds. Oak Hill won 72–66. The team finished the season ranked third in the country.

Anthony averaged 21.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in his senior year. He was named a USA Today All-USA First Team player. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald's All-American Game. In the McDonald's game, he scored 19 points and won a dunk contest. Even though he had trouble with his ACT test, he got a good enough score and went to Syracuse.

College Career at Syracuse

Anthony played one season at Syracuse University in 2002–03. He averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. He helped the Syracuse Orangemen win their first-ever NCAA tournament title in 2003. He led the team in scoring, rebounding, and minutes played.

In the Final Four, Anthony scored 33 points against the University of Texas. This set an NCAA tournament record for most points by a freshman. In the championship game against the University of Kansas, Anthony had 20 points and 10 rebounds. He won the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said Anthony was "by far, the best player in college basketball." Anthony had planned to stay at Syracuse for two or three seasons. But since he had already achieved so much, he decided to enter the 2003 NBA draft. He was named Second-Team All-American and won the NCAA Freshman of the Year award.

Professional Career

Denver Nuggets (2003–2011)

Starting in the NBA

Carmelo Anthony's NBA journey began on June 26, 2003. The Denver Nuggets picked him third overall in the 2003 NBA draft. He was chosen after LeBron James and Darko Miličić. Anthony played his first NBA game on October 29, 2003. He scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.

In only his sixth NBA game, Anthony scored 30 points. He became the second youngest player in NBA history to score 30 points. On February 9, 2004, he reached 1,000 career points. He was the third-youngest player to do so.

Anthony receiving an alley-oop during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game for the Rookies team

Anthony played in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge during the All-Star Weekend. On March 30, 2004, he scored 41 points against the Seattle SuperSonics. This set a new Nuggets record for most points by a rookie. He also became the second-youngest player to score at least 40 points in a game.

Anthony won all six Rookie of the Month awards for the Western Conference. Only three other players had done this before. He was also named NBA Player of the Week twice. Anthony was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He averaged 21.0 points per game, more than any other rookie. He finished second in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting, behind LeBron James.

Anthony helped the Nuggets improve their record from 17–65 to 43–39. They made the playoffs as the eighth seed. Anthony was the first NBA rookie since David Robinson to lead a playoff team in scoring. In the 2004 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games.

Second and Third Seasons

In his second season (2004–05), Anthony averaged 20.8 points per game. On December 4, 2004, he reached 2,000 career points. Only James and Bryant were younger when they reached this milestone. Anthony played in the Rookie Challenge again, scoring 31 points and winning MVP.

The Nuggets improved their record to 49–33. They finished seventh in the Western Conference. They faced the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. The Nuggets won Game 1, but the Spurs won the next four games and eliminated them.

In the 2005–06 season, Anthony played in 80 games. He averaged 26.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. He was eighth in NBA scoring, the highest for a Denver player since 1990–91. On November 23, 2005, he got his 1,000th career rebound. A month later, he scored a career-high 45 points.

On March 17, 2006, Anthony reached 5,000 career points. He was the second youngest player to do this, behind LeBron James. He was named NBA Player of the Month for March. Anthony made five game-winning shots in the last five seconds that season. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

The Nuggets won the Northwest Division for the first time. They finished third in the Western Conference. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. After the season, Anthony signed a 5-year, $80 million contract extension.

Later Years with Denver

Anthony in 2007

In the 2006–07 season, Anthony tied a team record with six straight 30-point games. On December 16, he was involved in a big on-court argument during a game at Madison Square Garden. He was suspended for 15 games by the NBA. After this, the Nuggets traded for Allen Iverson. Anthony and Iverson played together when Anthony returned on January 22.

On February 5, 2007, Anthony recorded his first career triple-double. He had 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He was chosen as an All-Star replacement due to injuries to other players. Anthony scored 20 points in his All-Star debut. He was the first Denver Nugget to be an All-Star since 2001.

Anthony finished the season as the league's second leading scorer, averaging 28.9 points. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team for the second year in a row.

In the 2007–08 season, Anthony was named an All-Star starter for the second time. On February 8, he scored a career-high 49 points against the Washington Wizards. On March 27, he scored his 9,000th career point. He finished as the NBA's fourth-leading scorer with 25.7 points per game. He also had career-highs in rebounds (7.4) and steals (1.3).

The Nuggets finished the season with 50 wins, their best record since 1987–88. They were the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They faced the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. The Lakers swept the Nuggets in four games.

Playoff Success and Departure

The 2008–09 season began with a big trade. Allen Iverson was traded for Chauncey Billups. On December 10, 2008, Anthony scored 33 points in one quarter. This tied an NBA record for most points in a quarter. He finished the game with 45 points.

Anthony broke a bone in his hand in January 2009. He returned later that month. The Nuggets won the Northwest Division and finished second in the Western Conference. They had a franchise-record 54 wins. On April 29, 2009, Anthony won his first playoff series. The Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets in five games. Anthony said it felt great to get that "gorilla off my back."

The Nuggets then beat the Dallas Mavericks 4–1 in the semifinals. Anthony made a game-winning three-point shot in Game 3. Denver reached the Conference finals for the first time since 1985. However, they were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. Anthony was named to the All-NBA Third Team for the third time.

Anthony during his tenure with the Nuggets

In the 2009–10 season, Anthony started strong. He scored 71 points in the first two games. He became one of only three Nuggets players to score 70+ points in the first two games. He also scored at least 20 points in his first 15 games, breaking a team record. On November 27, 2009, Anthony scored a career-high 50 points against the New York Knicks.

On January 21, 2010, Anthony was named a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. This was his third All-Star appearance. He scored 27 points and had 10 rebounds in the game. After the All-Star Game, Anthony scored 40 points in an overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made a game-winning shot with 1.9 seconds left.

The Nuggets finished the season with 53 wins and another Northwest Division title. They faced the Utah Jazz in the first round. In Game 1, Anthony scored a playoff-career-high 42 points. This tied a franchise playoff record. Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time.

The 2010–11 season began with rumors that Anthony wanted to be traded. He did not sign a contract extension. He wanted to go to the New York Knicks. On November 15, 2010, Anthony had 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds. He also hit a game-winning shot against the Chicago Bulls.

New York Knicks (2011–2017)

Joining the Knicks

On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks. Chauncey Billups also joined him in the trade. Anthony chose to wear number 7 for the Knicks. His old number 15 was retired by the team. Anthony's first game with the Knicks was a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 27 points and had 10 rebounds.

After Anthony joined, the Knicks made the playoffs as the sixth seed. They played against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks had many injuries during the series. Anthony tied his playoff career high with 42 points in Game 2. The Knicks lost to the Celtics in four games in the first round.

"Linsanity" and Playoff Wins

Anthony in March 2013

The 2011–12 season was Anthony's first full season as a Knick. The team struggled with injuries, and Anthony missed 11 games. During this time, Jeremy Lin became the starting point guard. Lin played incredibly well, creating a period called "Linsanity." The team's record was 18–24, and coach Mike D'Antoni resigned.

Mike Woodson took over as coach. Anthony's play improved under Woodson's style of offense. The Knicks finished the season with an 18–6 record under Woodson. On Easter Sunday, Anthony scored 43 points and hit two important three-pointers to beat the Chicago Bulls.

The Knicks made the playoffs as the seventh seed. They faced the Miami Heat. The Knicks again had many injuries. Despite this, Anthony led the Knicks to their first playoff win since 2001. He scored 41 points in that game. The Knicks were eliminated by the Heat in five games. Anthony was voted to the All-NBA Third Team for the fourth time.

Scoring Champion Season

On December 3, 2012, Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. On January 7, 2013, he won the award again. He led the league with 36.0 points per game that week. He scored 45 points against Portland and 40 points against Orlando. On January 9, Anthony was suspended for one game for confronting Kevin Garnett after a game.

On January 30, 2013, Anthony set a Knicks record. He scored at least 20 points in 30 straight games. He later extended this record to 31 games.

Anthony dunking in 2013

On March 29, 2013, Anthony had 32 points and 11 rebounds. On March 31, he scored 24 points and 10 rebounds against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks won the season series against the Celtics for the first time since 2003–04. On April 2, Anthony tied his career high by scoring 50 points against the Miami Heat. He became the first NBA player to score 50+ points without any baskets from close to the basket.

He then scored 40 points against the Atlanta Hawks and 41 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was the first Knicks player since Bernard King to score 40+ points in three straight games. On April 7, Anthony scored 36 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks won their 12th straight game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also passed Kevin Durant in the scoring race.

On April 8, 2013, Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week again. He averaged 41.8 points per game during the Knicks' 12-game winning streak. He became the 2013 NBA scoring champion with 28.7 points per game. Anthony was also named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for April.

In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Anthony scored 21 points in the first round against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2000. Anthony averaged 29.2 points per game in the series. In the next round, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games. On May 23, 2013, Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second time.

Final Seasons with Knicks

Anthony in 2013

At the start of the 2013–14 season, the Knicks had a tough start. Despite this, Anthony played well. He averaged 26.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. On January 24, 2014, he set his career high with 62 points. This was a Knicks franchise record and a Madison Square Garden record. He also had 13 rebounds and no turnovers.

On January 30, Anthony became the 50th NBA player to score 19,000 career points. He was the fifth-youngest player to reach this. Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January. On February 16, he played in his seventh All-Star Game.

For the 2013–14 season, Anthony averaged 27.4 points and 8.1 rebounds. However, the Knicks missed the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career. On July 13, 2014, Anthony re-signed with the Knicks for a five-year, $124 million contract.

Kristaps Porziņģis and Anthony

In the third game of the 2014–15 season, Anthony reached 20,000 career points. He hit a three-pointer early in the game. He became the 40th player to reach this milestone. He was also the sixth youngest in NBA history to do so.

On January 22, 2015, Anthony was named a starter for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game. This was his eighth All-Star selection. After the All-Star game, Anthony had left knee surgery and missed the rest of the season. He played only 40 games, averaging 24.2 points.

In the 2015–16 season, Anthony passed Larry Bird for 31st place in career points. On January 21, 2016, he was voted an All-Star starter again. He then passed Gary Payton and Clyde Drexler on the all-time scoring list. Anthony averaged 21.8 points per game. He also set a career-high with 4.2 assists per game.

Anthony with the Knicks in 2017

On December 9, 2016, Anthony reached 23,000 career points. He became the 29th player in NBA history to do so. On December 25, he passed Elgin Baylor for 28th place on the NBA career scoring list. On January 11, 2017, he passed Robert Parish for 26th place.

On January 19, 2017, Anthony scored a Knicks record 25 points in the second quarter. On January 29, he scored a season-high 45 points in a tough quadruple-overtime loss. On February 12, he passed Charles Barkley for 25th place on the NBA career scoring list. On February 15, he was named an All-Star replacement, making it his tenth All-Star appearance.

On March 12, 2017, Anthony became only the third player to score 10,000 points for two different teams. He had scored 13,970 points with the Denver Nuggets. Two days later, he passed 24,000 career points.

During the 2017 off-season, Anthony asked for a trade. He was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on September 25, 2017.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)

On November 9, 2017, Anthony passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list. He moved to 24th place. Later, he passed Ray Allen and Vince Carter. On January 27, 2018, Anthony became the 21st NBA player to score 25,000 career points. On March 19, he passed Reggie Miller for 19th place.

On July 25, 2018, the Thunder traded Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks. This trade helped the Thunder save money. On July 30, Anthony agreed to leave the Hawks.

Houston Rockets (2018–2019)

On August 13, 2018, Anthony signed with the Houston Rockets. His former Knicks coach, Mike D'Antoni, was the coach there. He played ten games for Houston. The Rockets' general manager said that the "fit we envisioned... has not materialized." Anthony was later waived by the Chicago Bulls on February 1, 2019.

Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021)

2019–20 Season

On November 19, 2019, Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. His last NBA game had been a year earlier. He made his Blazers debut on November 19, scoring 10 points. On November 25, Anthony scored a season-high 25 points. He also passed Alex English for 18th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. He was named Western Conference Player of the Week, becoming the oldest player to win it since Tim Duncan in 2014–15.

On January 7, 2020, Anthony scored a new season-high 28 points. He also hit the game-winning shot against the Toronto Raptors. This was his 26th game-winning shot in the last 30 seconds of a game. On January 17, Anthony reached 26,000 career points. He became the 18th player in NBA history to do so. On January 29, he passed Kevin Garnett for 17th place. On February 23, Anthony scored a season-high 32 points.

On August 1, 2020, Anthony scored 21 points in the team's first game in the NBA restart. He tied Wilt Chamberlain for 8th all-time with 771 career 20-point games. On August 10, Anthony passed John Havlicek and Paul Pierce on the NBA career scoring ladder. He finished the first round playoff series averaging 15.2 points.

2020–21 Season

In November 2020, Anthony re-signed with the Trail Blazers. On January 1, 2021, he passed Tim Duncan for 14th place on the NBA career scoring list. On February 2, he passed Dominique Wilkins for 13th place. On February 9, he passed Oscar Robertson for 12th place.

On March 13, Anthony passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 11th place. On March 19, he became the 11th NBA player to score over 27,000 points. On May 3, Anthony passed Elvin Hayes for 10th place on the NBA all-time scoring list. After the season, Anthony received the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award.

Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)

On August 6, 2021, Anthony signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He made his Lakers debut on October 19, scoring nine points. On October 24, Anthony scored 28 points and passed Moses Malone for 9th place on the NBA all-time career scoring list. On January 28, 2022, he became the 9th player in NBA history to reach 28,000 points.

Anthony played his final game on April 5, 2022. He scored ten points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers had a disappointing season, finishing with a 33–49 record. Anthony averaged 13.3 points per game.

Retirement

On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony announced he was retiring from the NBA. On the same day, the Denver Nuggets, the team that drafted him, reached their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Anthony will be eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026.

National Team Career

Anthony shoots a free throw as a member of Team USA during the 2012 Summer Olympics

After his rookie season, Anthony was chosen for the 2004 USA Olympic basketball team. He won a bronze medal with the team.

In 2006, Anthony was a co-captain of Team USA at the 2006 FIBA World Championship. The team won the bronze medal. On August 23, 2006, Anthony set the U.S. scoring record in a game with 35 points against Italy. He was named to the FIBA World Championship All-Tournament Team. Anthony was also chosen as the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

Anthony was also part of Team USA during the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship. The team won all 10 of their games. He tied the record for most points in a qualifying tournament with 28.

Anthony was also named to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The team won gold, beating their opponents by an average of 32.2 points. Anthony scored 21 points against Argentina, making 13-of-13 free throws. This set a USA Olympic game record for made free throws. In the gold medal game, the United States beat Spain. Anthony averaged 11.5 points per game.

Anthony also played in the 2016 Olympic Games. This was his fourth time in the Olympics, a record for a US male basketball player. Team USA won the gold medal, beating Serbia 96–66. Anthony became the first player in US men's basketball history to win three gold medals. He also became Team USA's all-time leader in Olympic rebounds, points, and games played. He was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year for the third time.

Player Profile

Anthony mainly played small forward, but he could also play power forward. His best skill was his scoring. He could take over any game on offense. He shares the NBA record for the second most points scored in one quarter with 33. He also holds the New York Knicks record for most points in a single game with 62.

Anthony was known for his many ways to score. He was 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 238 pounds. He used his strength and quickness to score close to the basket. He also created space from defenders to take his jump shot or drive to the basket. Anthony was often called a "clutch performer" because he made many game-winning shots. An ESPN writer said, "If you were going to choose one player to challenge Bryant for his title of Mr. Clutch, it would have to be Anthony." Even though he was a great scorer, he was sometimes criticized for his defense. He was never named to the NBA All-Defensive Team.

Anthony worked with Idan Ravin as a personal coach and trainer. Their relationship started when Anthony was 18, preparing for the NBA draft.

Career Statistics

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Personal Life

Anthony with his wife La La

Anthony's father, Carmelo Iriarte, was Puerto Rican. His mother, Mary, is African American.

Anthony is good friends with LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade. They are sometimes called the "banana boat crew." They have been friends since they were teenagers. Once, on a vacation in the Bahamas, James saved Anthony from the water. Anthony had been carried away from their boat by the current. Anthony later said, "He saved my life."

In 2004, Anthony got engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez. Their son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, was born on March 7, 2007. Anthony and La La got married on July 10, 2010, in New York City. A reality show called La La's Full Court Wedding was filmed about their wedding. Anthony lives in Portland, Oregon. He sold his New York home in 2020.

Charity Work

Anthony at the 2011 Time 100 gala

In Denver, Anthony was a spokesperson for the Family Resource Center. He helped organize a Christmas party for children in need. In Baltimore, Anthony hosts an annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. It is called "Melo's H.O.O.D. (Holding Our Own Destiny) Movement 3 on 3 Challenge." He also helps fund a community center for young people.

Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore in 2006. He gave $1.5 million to the Living Classrooms Foundation. This group helps children and young adults with education and job training.

After the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Anthony donated $35,000 for relief efforts. He also gave $1,000 for every point he scored in two games in January 2005. Anthony also gave $3 million to Syracuse University. This money helped build a new basketball practice facility. It is called the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center.

Other Activities

Carmelo Anthony poses with Colin Kaepernick after a New York Liberty/Las Vegas Aces WNBA Semifinals game, October 1, 2024

Anthony was a guest star on the TV show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He also appeared in a music video for the rapper Common. Anthony is the only player to be on the cover of all three EA Sports basketball video games. In 2009, he was chosen as the professional athlete of the year by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2003, Anthony signed his first shoe deal with Jordan brand. His first signature shoe, the Jordan Carmelo 1.5, was released in 2004. By 2018, thirteen shoes had been released in his Melo line.

In 2014, Anthony had a small role in the TV series Sons of Anarchy. He also worked with Nickelodeon for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies and comics.

In 2015, Anthony started a soccer team called Puerto Rico FC. He saw this as a way to help the community in Puerto Rico. Anthony is also a fan of the English football club Arsenal.

In April 2021, Anthony started his own production company called Creative 7. It was named after his New York Knicks jersey number 7. In November 2023, Anthony and The Kid Mero started a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & the Kid Mero.

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