Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 NBA seasons: The legacy he leaves, on and off the court
1 year, 7 months ago

Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 NBA seasons: The legacy he leaves, on and off the court

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Nick Kosmider, Fred Katz and Joe Vardon Carmelo Anthony retired from basketball on Monday, concluding a career that spanned 19 NBA seasons and included 10 All-Star Game appearances. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Z3uRXCB5Xh — NBA May 22, 2023 Olympic achievements Anthony is one of the greatest in USA Basketball’s illustrious history. The organization’s first four-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist, Anthony is the American Olympic leader in games and rebounds, and is second in a number of categories behind Kevin Durant, including total points. “Carmelo Anthony is one of the NBA’s all-time great players and ambassadors,” Silver said in a statement.

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NBA: Stephen Curry knows end is near, says he thinks about retirement more than before
2 weeks ago

NBA: Stephen Curry knows end is near, says he thinks about retirement more than before

The Hindu  

NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. “It’s OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near,” Curry said in a clip of an interview posted to the NBA on ESPN’s account on X. And despite being limited to two points in a …

NBA: Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons

The Hindu  

Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday. Only LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal scored more than Anthony — who finishes his career with …

Carmelo Anthony announces retirement from basketball at 38
1 year, 7 months ago

Carmelo Anthony announces retirement from basketball at 38

Daily Mail  

Carmelo Anthony, the ninth-highest scorer in the history of the NBA, has retired from basketball after 19 seasons. Anthony played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Lakers. Carmelo Anthony, the ninth-highest scorer in NBA history, has retired from basketball The 10-time All-Star announced his retirement in a …

Carmelo Anthony revived basketball in Denver, laying foundation for these Nuggets to build on
1 year, 7 months ago

Carmelo Anthony revived basketball in Denver, laying foundation for these Nuggets to build on

New York Times  

DENVER — During one of his final visits here as an opposing player, in December of 2019, Carmelo Anthony was tugged forward, invited to gaze at the future. “Joker’s got 15 now,” Anthony said, referring to Nikola Jokić, who Monday night will try to lead the Nuggets to the NBA Finals for the first time in their history. “I hadn’t …

Why the Knicks should retire Carmelo Anthony’s No. 7 to the Garden rafters
1 year, 7 months ago

Why the Knicks should retire Carmelo Anthony’s No. 7 to the Garden rafters

New York Times  

The three to the dome. The Knicks have had so many lean seasons during the last 20-plus years, but Anthony is responsible for so many of the brighter moments. Before this regime came to the franchise, the only three Knicks teams to make the playoffs from 2004 through 2021 all had Anthony on the team. Anthony deserved better than the …

LeBron James Becomes NBA’s All-time Leading Scorer
1 year, 11 months ago

LeBron James Becomes NBA’s All-time Leading Scorer

News 18  

Los Angeles Lakers’ forward LeBron James on Tuesday became National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer. Turkey Earthquake: Cristiano Ronaldo Donates Signed Jersey For Auction A four-time NBA champion, four-time MVP and four-time Finals MVP, the 38-year-old James refuses to show any signs of ageing and remains a dominant force in the league. James is the only active player in the …

Anthony Davis scores 55 points in win over Wizards: How Lakers star is rewriting team’s ceiling
2 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Davis scores 55 points in win over Wizards: How Lakers star is rewriting team’s ceiling

New York Times  

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis poured in 55 points during Sunday’s 130-119 win at Washington. Anthony Davis 5️⃣0️⃣ PTS & counting 🔥 pic.twitter.com/utvDynkmZE — NBA TV December 5, 2022 Backstory Davis’ hot streak continues as the eight-time All-Star posted Sunday’s numbers after a 44-point, 10-rebound performance in Friday’s win over Milwaukee. With Sunday’s performance, he also becomes just …

NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season

The Independent  

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NBA 75: At No. 63, Carmelo Anthony is a marquee scorer but also a polarizing figure
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA 75: At No. 63, Carmelo Anthony is a marquee scorer but also a polarizing figure

New York Times  

Welcome to the NBA 75, The Athletic’s countdown of the 75 best players in NBA history, in honor of the league’s diamond anniversary. After leading Syracuse to a national championship as a freshman in 2003 and being named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, Anthony was widely thought of as the second-best draft prospect behind James. Lin was offered a …

Carmelo Anthony’s love affair with basketball took him from West Baltimore into the NBA’s top 10 all-time scorers
3 years, 8 months ago

Carmelo Anthony’s love affair with basketball took him from West Baltimore into the NBA’s top 10 all-time scorers

New York Times  

Carmelo Anthony figures he was 8, right about the time he moved from Brooklyn to Baltimore, when basketball took hold inside of him. “Anybody who knows me would tell you, ‘Melo is a gym rat,”’ Anthony said. “Most people’s defining moment comes earlier in their career; mine came in Year 16,” Anthony said. “Even though it was a bad time …

Vince Carter retires after record 22 NBA seasons
4 years, 6 months ago

Vince Carter retires after record 22 NBA seasons

The Hindu  

Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end. "It’s kind of a cool situation for me because I came into the league on a shortened season and I walk away from the league on a shortened season,” Carter said on the “Winging It” podcast. “So for …

NBA: Carmelo 'Melo' Anthony wins it for Portland Trail Blazers
5 years ago

NBA: Carmelo 'Melo' Anthony wins it for Portland Trail Blazers

The Hindu  

NBA star Carmelo Anthony was without a club not long ago. He had signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers on November 19, 2019. Back then, people thought the forward from USA was way past his best and the Trail Blazers were taking a risk with his signing. Melo is now averaging 16 points per game this season …

NBA: After nearly a year in wilderness, Carmelo Anthony returns to league to play for struggling Portland Trail Blazers
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: After nearly a year in wilderness, Carmelo Anthony returns to league to play for struggling Portland Trail Blazers

Firstpost  

Carmelo Anthony, who hasn’t played in over a year since being dumped by the Houston Rockets, has signed a contract with the last place Portland Trail Blazers, US media reported on Thursday. The 35-year-old Anthony last played on 8 November, 2018 when he shot just one of 11 from the floor and scored two points in the Rockets’ 98-80 loss …

NBA: 'I can still play' says Carmelo Anthony after being released by Houston Rockets
5 years, 5 months ago

NBA: 'I can still play' says Carmelo Anthony after being released by Houston Rockets

Firstpost  

Carmelo Anthony, who had spent six years with the Nicks and eight years with the Nuggets had joined the Rockets last year from Oklahoma City Thunder, is now a free agent. “I know I can still play.” Anthony, a 10-time All-Star, was let go by the Rockets in January in a trade to the Chicago Bulls. Anthony said being let …

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