Melo’s youngin is ranked 62nd in the US among prospects for the class of 2025.
The great Carmelo Anthony has officially called it a career.
The 19-year NBA veteran announced his retirement through a beautifully crafted video, which circulated around social media on Monday night. The mini-film featured Anthony narrating how the game of basketball molded his character, while showing clips of his historic career, from high school all the way to the pros.
“I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball on the court. But basketball was my outlet,” Melo said.
“My purpose was drawn, my communities, the cities I represented with pride, and the fans that supported me along the way, I will forever be grateful for all those people and places because they made me, Carmelo Anthony.”
In the latter half of the featurette, the 38-year-old future Hall-of-Famer turned the focus on the next chapter of his life, wherein he plans to devote his time supporting his son Kiyan Anthony. Playing guard for Lutheran Long Island High School, the 6-foot-4 young hooper has already began following his old man’s footsteps. According to the 10-time NBA All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist, he strongly believes that his legacy will live on through his 16-year-old.
Here’s Kiyan displaying his touch from long distance, similar to his dad.
“My legacy, my son, I will forever continue through you because the time has come for you to carry this torch,” Melo referred to Kiyan on the video.
“My legacy, now and forever, lives on through you. And I’ll always be proud of all that you do,” he continued.
Kiyan has already received several colleges offers, including one from his father’s alma mater Syracuse. He seems to be on the right track as he chases his hoop dreams. But to actually fill his dad’s shoes is an entirely different story. To even get close to what Carmelo had accomplished is a monumental task for anyone. In case you forgot, he’s number 9 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. That’s how special of a scorer he was.
We’re not discounting the son, though, because if anyone can do it, it’s probably someone who’s carrying the basketball legend's genes.