Carmelo Anthony is a former American professional basketball player, born on May 29, 1984, in Brooklyn, New York. He played 19 seasons in the NBA and is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history
. Anthony played college basketball at Syracuse University, where he led the team to its first NCAA championship in 2003 and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player
. He was selected third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets and led the team to multiple playoff appearances, including their first conference finals since 1985
. Throughout his career, he played for several NBA teams including the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers
. Anthony was a ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team member, and in 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
. Internationally, Carmelo Anthony represented the United States in four Olympic Games, winning one bronze medal in 2004 and three gold medals in 2008, 2012, and 2016. He is the US Olympic basketball team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played
. He announced his retirement in 2023, finishing his career with averages of 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game
. Anthony is also known for his charitable work and ventures beyond basketball, including media production and sports club ownership
. In 2025, he will be inducted twice into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: once as an individual player and once as a member of the 2008 US Olympic team
. Summary:
- Born: May 29, 1984, Brooklyn, New York
- College: Syracuse University (NCAA champion 2003)
- NBA Career: 19 seasons, 10x All-Star, 6x All-NBA
- Olympic medals: 3 gold, 1 bronze
- Retired: 2023
- Hall of Fame induction: 2025 (twice)
