Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American professional basketball small forward. He is currently a free agent. Anthony also played for the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks from 2003-2011 to 2017 and the Houston Rockets from 2018 to 2019.[1]

Carmelo Anthony
Anthony with the Knicks in November 2013
No. 7 – Los Angeles Lakers
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1984-05-29) May 29, 1984
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolTowson Catholic
(Towson, Maryland)
Oak Hill Academy
(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
CollegeSyracuse (2002–2003)
NBA draft2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career2003–present
Career history
2003–2011Denver Nuggets
2011–2017New York Knicks
2017–2018Oklahoma City Thunder
2018–2019Houston Rockets
2019–presentPortland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
  • 10× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008, 2010–2017)
  • 2× All-NBA Second Team (2010, 2013)
  • 4× All-NBA Third Team (2006, 2007, 2009, 2012)
  • NBA scoring champion (2013)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
  • NCAA champion (2003)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2003)
  • USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2003)
  • No. 15 retired by Syracuse Orange
  • 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2006, 2016)
  • First-team Parade All-American (2002)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingTeam
Gold medal – first place2012 LondonTeam
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensTeam
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place2006 Japan
Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place2007 Las Vegas

References
  1. "Knicks Acquire Four-Time All-Star Carmelo Anthony". New York Knicks. Retrieved May 16, 2015.

Other websites

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