Who is Carmelo Anthony?
National Basketball Carmelo Anthony is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the Association. He is the United States Olympic men’s national basketball team all-time leading scorer, a leader in rebounds and games played.
Carmelo Anthony: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood
Anthony was born in the Red Hook projects in Brooklyn, New York City. He is of African-American ethnicity and has an American nationality.
His father’s name is Carmelo Iriarte and mother’s name is Mary Anthony. He was born to a Puerto Rican father and an African-American mother. He has two sisters: Michelle Anthony and Daphne Anthony. He has two brothers: Wilford Anthony and Robert Anthony.
Carmelo Anthony: Education History
Anthony attended Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy before playing college basketball at Syracuse. While Anthony began playing basketball at a young age, it wasn’t until he was cut from his school team as a freshman that he started to seriously focus on his game. At Syracuse, Anthony quickly adapted to the college game.
Carmelo Anthony: Professional Life and Career
Talking about his career, Anthony became the No. 1 high school player in the country. As a freshman, he led Syracuse University to the national title in 2003.
That same year he was drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets, becoming one of the league’s top scorers. Naturally, college coaches around the country took notice, and by his junior year, Anthony had committed to playing Syracuse University.
Anthony transferred to Oak Hill Academy that has long catered to future National Basketball Association players. In a talent-heavy draft that featured Carmelo Anthony was selected third overall by the Denver Nuggets.
In 2007 he was tapped to play in his first All-Star game, and in the ensuing years has made several additional All-Star teams. On December 10, 2008, in a game against Minnesota, Anthony tied an NBA record when they scored 33 points in a single quarter. In addition to his NBA credentials, Anthony was a key member of both the 2008 and 2012 gold-medal-winning Olympic men’s basketball teams.
Carmelo Anthony: Salary and Net Worth
Anthony’s salary is $22.5 million and his net worth is $90.0 million.
Carmelo Anthony: Rumors, Controversy, and criticism
Anthony face controversy when he was cited for marijuana possession after inspectors at Denver International Airport found marijuana in his backpack.
On April 14, 2008, Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, after being pulled over on southbound Interstate 25 at 20th Street in Denver for weaving through lanes and not dimming his lights.
Anthony has been recently advocating various social justice causes; he is also being criticized by South Bronx community activists for aligning himself with Mott Haven developer Keith Rubenstein’s efforts to build a luxury apartment building in the neighborhood which could lead to gentrification. Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors, Lebron James wants a deal. OK with moving Kevin’s love.
Carmelo Anthony: Body Measurements
Carmelo has a height of 6 feet 8 inches. His body weighs 109kg. He has Dark Brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Carmelo Anthony: Social Media Profile
Carmelo Anthony is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has 7.2 million followers on Instagram, 5.4 million followers on Facebook, and 9 million followers on Twitter.
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