Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American former professional basketball small forward. He played a total of nineteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Carmelo Anthony
Anthony at the 2025 NBA All Star Weekend
No. 7
Small forward / Power forward
Personal information
Born (1984-05-29) May 29, 1984 (age 41)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
High schoolTowson Catholic
(Towson, Maryland)
Oak Hill Academy
(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
CollegeSyracuse (2002–2003)
NBA Draft2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Pro career2003–present
LeagueNBA
Career history
20032011Denver Nuggets
20112017New York Knicks
2017–2018Oklahoma City Thunder
2018–2019Houston Rockets
20192021Portland Trail Blazers
2021–2022Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com

Anthony also represented the United States at the Olympic Games. He won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games.[1][2][3][4]

On May 22, 2023, Anthony announced his retirement from playing professional basketball.[5]

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References

  1. "'What did we just watch?': The bronze that broke USA Basketball". ESPN. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  2. "USA Basketball Returns to the Top". The New York Times. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  3. "James and U.S. Replenish Gold in Treasure Chest". The New York Times. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  4. "Rio Olympics 2016: USA beat Serbia in men's basketball to win last gold of Games". BBC Sport. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. "Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals". Associated Press. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

Other websites

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