[263] His mother, Mary, is African American and his father, Carmelo Iriarte, was Puerto Rican.[14]. [46] However, the eventual NBA champion Spurs won the next four games, eliminating the Nuggets from the playoffs. 8 all-time with 771 career 20-point games when he scored 21, 20, and 26 points against the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks in their 5th, 6th and 7th games in the NBA restart. Carmelo Anthony's alleged daughter looks exactly like him! Carmelo Anthony - Height, Bio, Facts, Married, Age, Net Worth [83] It was the first time since the 198788 NBA season that the Nuggets finished with at least 50 wins in a season. While the NBA star and his wife LaLa have been on rocky grounds for years now, it seems they finally put their troubles aside and decided to start anew. On January 24, 2008, Anthony was named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Gamehis first as a starter. [67] Shortly thereafter, the Nuggets traded for Allen Iverson. Shortly after the end of the 201617 regular season, TMZ reported that La La had moved out of the couple's apartment and the two were living separately. [185], On November 9, 2017, with only 12 points needed to move up in the rankings, Anthony passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list and moved to the 24th spot. [273][274] Anthony later distanced himself from this video. Sporting News Archive Getty Images. La La Anthony Opens Up About Being a Working Mom to 14-Year - People In his post, the athlete shared a photo of his late father alongside an emotional message stating that his father's death brought him closer to him. Anthony played again in the Got Milk? A concerned fan questioned whether Mia's daughter, Genesis, knew her father after seeing a picture of Genesis. [283], Anthony was a guest star in the "Lost and Found" episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Growing up without a father figure wasn't easy for the NBA player; to fill that gapCarmelo formed relationships with other family members. [244] Anthony was named to the FIBA World Championship All-Tournament Team, posting averages of 19.9 points (led team), 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. [65] During a game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, Anthony was one of many players involved in the infamous KnicksNuggets brawl. [91], The 201011 season began with speculation that Anthony had requested a trade. [146] In the victory against the Heat, Anthony and James ended up in a virtual deadlock as the former registered 29 points (shooting 12-of-24), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals as against the latter's 32 points (shooting 12-of-17), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. [216][217] On February 23, Anthony scored a season-high 32 points in a 107104 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Carmelo's mother sacrificed everything to ensure his son had a bright future. Carmelo Anthony at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on May 11, 2016, in New York City. [16] For his senior year, his mother considered transferring him to a different school. [170], On December 9, 2016, in a game against the Sacramento Kings, Anthony became the fifth active player to eclipse the 23,000 point mark. [229] On February 9, Anthony scored 23 points against the Orlando Magic and moved past Oscar Robertson into 12th place on the NBA all-time career scoring list. [138] He became the 2013 NBA scoring champion with 28.7 points per game after second place scorer and three-time reigning scoring champion Kevin Durant decided to sit out his last regular season game against the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his season with an average of 28.1 points per game. In another post, he shared a picture of him and LaLa's mom, Carmen Surillo, sharing a toast. After Carmelo's mother cleared high school, she moved to New York and enrolled in a secretarial school; she completed the course and got a certificate there. The Carmelo Anthony Foundation has supported a variety of charitable causes, including helping families struggling with cancer. The Knicks were eventually eliminated in five games, 41. Carmelo Anthony's salary is averaged at around $2,641,691 per year. She took to Twitter where she aired her grievances. [193] On July 30, Anthony accepted a contract buyout from the Hawks, and was subsequently placed on waivers. After one season at Syracuse, Anthony entered the 2003 NBA draft and was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony made sure to greet his mom Mary and estranged wife LaLa on social media, sharing separate Mother's Day tributes to them highlighting their best traits. [171] On December 25, 2016, in a Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics, Anthony moved past Elgin Baylor into 28th place on the NBA career scoring list when he scored 29 points upping his total to 23,156 compared to Baylor's 23,149. The NBA star is the son of Carmelo Iriarte and Mary Anthony. He played ten games for Houston, starting twice, but he was held out of the last three for what the club called an unspecified "illness. of 1 [163][164] On January 21, Anthony was voted as starter for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game. I love you.". [251] In recognition of his performances and accomplishments in the tournament, Anthony was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (along with Kevin Durant) for the third time in his career. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team,[2] and is regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.[3]. Anthony is also a fan of English football club Arsenal. [286] In January 2009, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame selected Anthony as its professional athlete of the year for 2008. March 7, 2007), with his now estranged wife La La Anthony. [207] In the same game, Anthony moved past Alex English into 18th spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Carmelo Anthony, Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Alexander speak onstage at the 2023 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2023 in New York City. During the peak of his career, i.e., the 2017-2018 season, he earned an annual salary of $26 million. In 2011, he was traded from Denver to the New York Knicks days before the NBA trade deadline. 8M Followers, 591 Following, 1,280 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) [248] Anthony posted averages of 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game in eight contests. He led the Knicks to a 40 record as part of their 12-game winning streak, during which he averaged 41.8 points per game. It was the second time in Anthony's career that he made the Second Team. As of April 2023, Carmelo Anthony has a net worth of a staggering $160 million. [131], On April 8, 2013, Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period April 17, 2013. On November 15, 2010, Anthony had 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for the first 2020 game of his career against the Phoenix Suns. Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Anthony experienced a bumpy childhood. 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