Carmelo Anthony American Basketball Player From Brooklyn
Carmelo Anthony · basketball player · American
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Carmelo Anthony on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 7.8M @carmeloanthony
- Engagement rate
- 0.31% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 23,825
- Average comments
- 702 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
American basketball player Carmelo Anthony was born on 29 May 1984 in Brooklyn. He has played for Syracuse Orange men's basketball (2002–2003) and Denver Nuggets.
Early life
Carmelo Anthony was educated at Towson Catholic High School, Syracuse University (bachelor's degree) and Oak Hill Academy.
Career
He plays as a small forward. Carmelo Anthony’s listed career opens with Syracuse Orange men's basketball in 2002. In all, 8 teams are listed for him, among them Denver Nuggets, Free agent and Houston Rockets.
There is one screen credit listed as well, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). Carmelo Anthony reaches 171K subscribers on YouTube, according to the January 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2025, he won the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He has also won the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to La La Anthony (2010 to 2021, divorced). He is the father of Kiyan Anthony.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Syracuse Orange men's basketball | Small forward |
| Denver Nuggets | Small forward | |
| Free agent | Small forward | |
| Houston Rockets | Small forward | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Small forward | |
| New York Knicks | Small forward | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Small forward | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Small forward |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Won | |
| USBWA National Freshman of the Year | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo Anthony is 42 years old, born on 29 May 1984 in Brooklyn.
What is Carmelo Anthony known for?
Carmelo Anthony is a small forward who has played for Syracuse Orange men's basketball.
How tall is Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo Anthony is 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Carmelo Anthony’s nationality?
Carmelo Anthony is American, born in Brooklyn.
Who has Carmelo Anthony been married to?
Carmelo Anthony’s marriages on record are to La La Anthony (2010 to 2021).
Has Carmelo Anthony won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q129041), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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