NBA: Carmelo Anthony announces retirement after… 19 seasons! | video

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(According to information from Europe Press)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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