American forward Carmelo Anthony announced on Monday I’m leaving like professional player at 38 and after 19 seasons in the NBA, saying goodbye to the sport that gave him “goals and pride” in a “bittersweet” decision, the basketball player announced on his social media.
10-time NBA All-Star, 6-time NBA Game Selection, 9th all-time scoring, and team member’s 75th birthday…
Thanks Carmelo! 👏 pic.twitter.com/Z3uRXCB5Xh
—NBA (@NBA) May 22, 2023
“I remember the days when I had nothing but a ball on the field and a dream. But basketball was my outlet. My goal was strong, my communities, the cities I proudly represented, and the fans who supported me along the way. Now it’s time to say goodbye to the sport that gave me purpose and pride.”Anthony made the statements during a video posted to his social media profiles.
Thank you #STAY7O pic.twitter.com/4au8cOd13s
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) May 22, 2023
The player makes this bittersweet decision at the age of 38. Has already become a myth and an idol of the NBA, competition in which he has played 19 seasons since 2003, in Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and last adventure Los Angeles Lakers last course.
This time Melo lost a record 62 points in The Garden 🔥🔥🔥
Celebration 7️⃣ | #STAY7O pic.twitter.com/yMNWBgGZi9
— NEW YORK NIKKS (@nyknicks) May 22, 2023
Amazing both on and off the court…
Thanks Carmelo! pic.twitter.com/D9htzxvHtw
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) May 22, 2023
cornice, ten times “All Stars”resign as ninth leading scorer in NBA history with 28,289 pointssecond only to such legends as lebron james, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant Michael JordanDirk Nowitzki, Wilt Chamberlain and others. Shaquille O’Neal.
Congratulations on a historic career and thank you, #STAY70 💛 pic.twitter.com/wNXpCF3sgw
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 22, 2023
Anthony performed well unique and different style For nearly two decades, during which he averaged over 22 points per game. His abilities and leadership qualities allowed him, in addition to becoming a figure, to be in ranking of the 75 best players in history competitions prepared by the NBA itself.
Thanks for the countless memories in Denver.
Congratulations on your career in the Hall of Fame, @carmeloantoni pic.twitter.com/D4L8Y8Pa7g
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 22, 2023
No NBA titles Carmelo did four Olympic medals with USAhanging three gold (2008, 2012, 2016) and bronze (2004) to become the player with the most Olympic medals in history.
Congratulations on a legendary career @carmeloantoni 👌 pic.twitter.com/ctcI4F57TL
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 22, 2023
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias

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