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Carmelo Anthony
NameCarmelo Anthony
CaptionAnthony with the New York Knicks in 2014
PositionSmall forward
Weight lb238
Birth date29 May 1984
Birth placeNew York City, New York
High schoolTowson Catholic High School, Oak Hill Academy
CollegeSyracuse (2002–2003)
Draft year2003
Draft teamDenver Nuggets
Career start2003
Career end2022
Career number7, 15, 00
Years12003–2011
Team1Denver Nuggets
Years22011–2017
Team2New York Knicks
Years32017–2018
Team3Oklahoma City Thunder
Years42018–2019
Team4Houston Rockets
Years52019–2021
Team5Portland Trail Blazers
Years62021–2022
Team6Los Angeles Lakers
Highlights* NBA champion (2023) * 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) * USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2003) * Consensus first-team All-American (2003) * No. 15 retired by Syracuse Orange

Carmelo Anthony is an American former professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection, he led the Syracuse Orange to an NCAA championship in 2003 before being selected third overall in the 2003 NBA draft. Anthony enjoyed a prolific 19-year career with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Early life and college career

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Baltimore, he honed his skills at Towson Catholic High School before transferring to the prestigious Oak Hill Academy. As a freshman at Syracuse University under coach Jim Boeheim, he averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds, earning USBWA National Freshman of the Year honors. He led the Orange to the 2003 national title, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the final and being named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

NBA career

Selected by the Denver Nuggets with the third pick in the 2003 NBA draft, he immediately became a cornerstone alongside Allen Iverson. He led the Nuggets to the 2009 Western Conference Finals, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers. Traded to the New York Knicks in 2011, he won the scoring title in 2013 and led the team to the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Later stints included the Oklahoma City Thunder with Russell Westbrook and Paul George, the Houston Rockets, a resurgence with the Portland Trail Blazers, and a final season with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside LeBron James.

National team career

A key member of the USA Basketball men's national team, he is a four-time Olympian and holds the U.S. Olympic records for total games played and points scored. He won gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, 2012 London Games, and 2016 Rio Games, and a bronze at the 2004 Athens Games. He also won a bronze at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.

Player profile

Renowned as a prolific and versatile scorer, he possessed a polished offensive arsenal with a potent mid-range game, three-point shooting, and elite post-up ability. Standing 6'7" and 238 pounds, his combination of size, strength, and footwork made him a difficult matchup. While criticized at times for his defense and ball movement, his scoring prowess was undeniable, culminating in his recognition on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

Off the court

He has been involved in numerous business ventures, including his own production company, Creative 7. A noted philanthropist, he founded the Carmelo Anthony Foundation, which focuses on community development and educational initiatives. He has also been active in social justice advocacy and has invested in various sectors, including soccer as a part-owner of Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC.

Awards and honors

His accolades include being a ten-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, and a four-time All-NBA Third Team member. He was the NBA scoring champion in 2013, named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2004, and selected to the historic NBA 75th Anniversary Team. In college, he was a consensus first-team All-American and his jersey number was retired by Syracuse University.

Category:American basketball players Category:Syracuse Orange men's basketball players Category:NBA All-Stars