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LeBron James Reveals He Knew Carmelo Anthony Was Retiring A Week Before The Announcement: “People Will Probably Think I’m Lying About That Too”

LeBron James knew Carmelo Anthony was going to hang up his boots and joked about a popular meme of himself always knowing things before they happen.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 23, 2023
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LeBron James had to deal with two big blows on the same day. The obvious one is his loss in Game 4 to the Nuggets and elimination from the Western Conference Finals, but the other was the retirement of Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony and James have been close friends since they started their careers together in high school. Anthony and James were both drafted in the 2003 Draft as well, leaving LeBron as the sole player from that draft still active in the NBA. He reacted to his friend’s retirement by revealing he already knew it was happening.

“I kind of knew the announcement was going to happen cause I shot the video a week ago. So people will probably think I’m lying about that too. They shot the video a week ago so I knew the announcement was coming, just not which day. It happened today. It’s bittersweet, obviously.” 

"I kind of knew the announcement was going to happen cause I shot the video a week ago. So people will probably think I'm lying about that too."

– LeBron on Melo’s retirement announcement.

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 23, 2023

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will always be linked in NBA history for their shared stories. Obviously, their success in the league ended up being very different, as James went on to establish himself as one of the greatest ever while Anthony failed to ever win a championship. But ‘Melo is one of the greatest scorers this game has seen, and now we will have to wait for LeBron to retire.


The End Of An Era Approaches

With Anthony retiring, it’s only a matter of time before everyone is on retirement watch for LeBron. He’s bound to play the next season and is aiming to play in the 2024-25 season alongside or against Bronny James, so we can still expect two more seasons from this generation’s defining player. 

LeBron briefly indicated that he’s thinking of the end of his career now after losing to the Nuggets, a concerning thought for the millions of fans that still regularly keep up with what he’s doing in the game. It’s not easy for someone to keep going with the miles James has. 

He’s the last player left in the league from the 2003 Draft Class. Even the 2004 Draft class won’t have a player in the league after Andre Iguodala’s possible retirement and Dwight Howard looking to form a Taiwanese superteam.

All good things must come to an end, unfortunately. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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