The NBA world was shocked but likely not surprised by the announcement that Carmelo Anthony is retiring from basketball. Melo had been out of the league for a year, but he is one of the greatest to have ever played in the league.
In a 19-year career, Carmelo Anthony was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and played for storied franchises like the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers. After his retirement was announced though, fans of every team reacted emotionally on social media.
One of the most talented offensive players the league has ever seen. Truly a class personified athlete. An all time performer, a hall of famer, a NY Knick Legend. Thank you for your contribution to the game. My favorite hooper of all time. Love you dawg! #OnceAKnickAlwaysAKnick https://t.co/wa9reFVKs2
— Lead Them To Paradise マã‚ス (@Quis_Da_Realist) May 22, 2023
For a lot of NBA fans that grew up in the 2000s, Carmelo Anthony is a legend that was central to them falling in love with the game. And as that generation ages, he is the latest great from that era to call it a career. One fan pointed out how tough that is for a lot of people.
I was just talking about this last night. All the goats of my childhood are calling it a career, and I’m not mentally prepared for that. https://t.co/TG86ph2nJD
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) May 22, 2023
As his career has come to an end, Carmelo Anthony had cemented his place on the all-time scoring list at No. 9. One of the most elusive scorers ever, another fan recounted the skills that have made him so great.
There have only been a handful of players in the league history that had Melo's strength/quickness/technique & touch combination. A true one of a kind scorer. One of the greatest to ever lace them. #STAYME7O https://t.co/GmmhhX8NnL
— DJ Zullo (@DJAceNBA) May 22, 2023
Carmelo Anthony was criticized like any other NBA star during his career. Many people questioned his ability to win, his desire, and his talent. But at the end of the day, it was a true privilege to have watched him take the game of basketball to another level with his contribution.
Privileged to have watched Carmelo Anthony endeavor to put a ball through a hoop.
One of the most gifted to ever do it. https://t.co/CfuxzORyDj
— Rit Holtzman (@BenRitholtzNBA) May 22, 2023
Every NBA fan has an idea of who the greatest player ever is. While names like Michael Jordan and LeBron James are popular choices, the greatest of all time can also be a personal choice. And to some, Carmelo Anthony will always be their GOAT.
My GOAT man https://t.co/1FpNgCsoh6 pic.twitter.com/M9FsN6iFxC
— . (@CxrleoneV10) May 22, 2023
Carmelo Anthony’s Career Includes Some Incredible Achievements
Carmelo Anthony may never have won an NBA championship, but he has endless accolades to his name. A 10-time All-Star, Anthony also made it to 6 All-NBA teams, was the league’s scoring champion once, and was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. He is 9th on the all-time scoring list with 28,289 points.
Furthermore, he is arguably the greatest Team USA player ever. Carmelo Anthony has three Olympic Gold Medals to his name and is the team’s all-time leader in games played, scoring, and rebounding. His career will be talked about a lot in the wake of this announcement, but suffice it to say that Carmelo Anthony is one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
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