Carmelo Anthony has announced his retirement from basketball after 19 seasons in the NBA.
retirement from professional basketball at the age of 38. Over his 19-year career, Anthony achieved numerous accolades, including 10 NBA All-Star selections, six All-NBA selections, and a scoring title. He also earned a place on the NBA’s 75th anniversary team. With 28,289 career points, he currently ranks ninth on the all-time scoring list. Anthony played for several teams throughout his NBA journey, including the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In addition to his success in the NBA, Anthony represented Team USA in international competitions and won three Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. In his retirement video, Anthony expressed his gratitude to the fans, cities, and communities that supported him throughout his career and discussed his excitement about the future.
Outside of basketball, Anthony has developed an interest in the winemaking industry. His passion for wine began during his early years in the NBA when he discovered the value and quality of wines during road trips. Despite initially facing skepticism from fellow players, Anthony’s appreciation for wine grew, and he now aims to build a legacy in the industry.
With his retirement, Anthony leaves behind a remarkable basketball career and looks forward to new opportunities and endeavors in the next chapter of his life.
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