About four months have passed since Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA, leaving a void in the basketball universe. He retired as one of the greatest scorers, ranking number 9 behind basketball legends like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan.
Anthony is currently trending all over social media due to a remark made by an NFL legend comparing him to LeBron James. Carmelo now stands as Patrick Mahomes’ most cherished athlete. This remarkable truth showcases the spirit behind a successful NBA career that spanned over 19 years.
Carmelo Anthony officially retires after glittering 19-season career
Carmelo Anthony is a father to 16-year-old Kiyan. Melo sent warm regards to his fans on May 22 as he formally announced on social media that he is leaving the NBA after 19 seasons. The 38-year-old in a video message reflecting on his career said, “I remember the days when I had nothing. Just a ball on the court and a dream of something more. Basketball was my outlet,”
“My purpose was strong, my communities, the cities I represent 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.” Carmelo added.
Carmelo Anthony had NBA spells at the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers. The New York City native won the U.S. Player of the Year in 2006, made the All-NBA Team in three seasons, NBA All-Rookie Team, and other personal accolades to decorate his illustrious career. Though never had any NBA championship glory with any of the teams he played for.
Patrick Mahomes picks Anthony as his childhood hero
Growing up, two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs had Carmelo Anthony as his favorite basketball player. In an interview with NFL on NBC, a clip of which was shared on Twitter by CTRL the Narrative, Mahomes shared that while many went for LeBron James, he somehow went against the tide and went for Carmelo.
While many people chose LeBron James, Mahomes revealed in an interview with NFL on NBC, which was posted on Twitter by CTRL the Narrative, that he instead chose Melo. Patrick Mahomes said, “I was a Carmelo Anthony fan, I was going the other way. Everybody was a LeBron fan so I loved LeBron but at the same time I wanted to have that guy.”
Patrick, a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, grew up idolizing Anthony. Many people credit Mahomes’ success in the NFL to his background in basketball because he played a lot in high school, particularly as a point guard.
Meanwhile, the NBA’s Carmelo Anthony recently announced his retirement following a successful career spanning over 19 years. He entered the NBA in 2003 after winning the NCAA championship with the Syracuse Orange and was chosen third overall by the Denver Nuggets. His announcement is likely to stir reactions from NBA fans in the weeks to come.
