


Carmelo Anthony has called it a career.
The former Knicks forward and future Hall of Famer — who last played with the Lakers in the 2021 season — announced his retirement at age 38 on Monday, following 19 NBA seasons.
Anthony shared a video montage of career moments, writing “Thank you” on social media.
“I remember the days when I had nothing just a ball on the court and a dream with something more,” Anthony said. “But basketball was my outlet. My purpose was strong. My communities, the cities I represented 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.
“But now the time has come for me to say goodbye: to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride.”
“But this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited for what the future holds for me. When people ask what I believe my legacy is, it’s not my feet on the court that comes to mind, nor the awards or praise, because my story has always been more than basketball.
Anthony then passed the torch to his 16-year-old son Kiyan.
“… My legacy now and forever lives on through you.”
Anthony was selected out of Syracuse with the third overall pick by the Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft.
He finished his career as a 10-time All-Star, with six All-NBA accolades across stints with the Knicks, OKC Thunder, Rockets Trail Blazers and Lakers.