The future Hall of Fame forward for the Knicks announced his retirement on Monday(23/05/2023) at 38 after 19 seasons in the NBA. He last played for the Lakers in the 2020–2021 season.
Anthony posted a video montage of his professional highlights with the caption “Thank you” on social media.
“I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball on the court and a dream with something more,” Anthony said. “But basketball was my outlet. My purpose was strong. My communities, the cities I represented with pride, and the fans that supported me along the way.”
“I am forever grateful for those people and places because they made me,” Carmelo Anthony.
“But now the time has come for me to say goodbye: to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride.”
“But this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited for what the future holds for me. When people ask what I believe my legacy is, it’s not my feet on the court that comes to mind, nor the awards or praise, because my story has always been more than basketball.”
Carmelo Anthony shared the video on Twitter
Thank you #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/4au8cOd13s
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) May 22, 2023
Kiyan, Anthony’s 16-year-old son, is now carrying the torch.
“… My legacy now and forever lives on through you.”
Kiyan is shared custody between Anthony and La La Anthony, an actress who filed for divorce from him in June. The exes are still friends after all these years apart.
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Next week, Anthony will turn 39 years old. This month, he brought his kid back to MSG to watch Game 2 of the Knicks’ Eastern Conference playoff series against the Heat.
The home crowd in New York gave the New York legend an enthusiastic greeting, and he stepped up to express his gratitude.
For Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, a first-round pick, and two second-round choices, the Nuggets sent Anthony and Chauncey Billups to the Knicks at the 2011 trade deadline.
During his best years with the Knicks (2011-2017), he was named to the All-Star team seven times and won the NBA scoring title (2013).
During his time with the Knicks, Anthony averaged 24.7 points, seven rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while consistently being named to the All-Star squad.
In 2012–13, his most excellent season with the Knicks, he shot 44.9 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from outside the arc while averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 67 games.
Three times under Anthony’s direction, the Knicks made the postseason.
- The team said that with the Knicks for seven seasons, Melo gave The Garden crowd some unforgettable memories and garnered multiple All-Star and All-NBA selections. Off the court, he was also a leader, participating in various charity events.
- With 28,289 points in his career, Anthony ranks seventh all-time in NBA scoring and was selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.
- Anthony, who has won three gold medals in the Olympics, guided the Nuggets to the Western Conference finals in 2009.
- The Nuggets used the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft to choose Carmelo Anthony out of Syracuse, behind LeBron James (Cavaliers) and Darko Milicic (Pistons).
Final Lines: As Carmelo Anthony bids farewell to the NBA after 19 illustrious seasons, he leaves a legacy far beyond the basketball court. With a heartfelt video montage of his career highlights, Anthony expressed gratitude to his fans, communities, and the game that gave him purpose and pride.
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