Carmelo Anthony has officially announced his retirement from the NBA.
“Now the time has come to say goodbye to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride,” the 38-year-old basketball player said in a video.
Carmelo played 19 seasons in the NBA. He is a former 10-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA.
Keep reading to know more…“It is a bittersweet goodbye to the NBA. I am excited for what the future holds for me,” said Carmelo. “When people ask me what my legacy is, my on-court exploits, awards and recognitions don’t come to mind, because my story has always been about more than basketball.”
Carmelo retires as the No. 9 scorer in NBA league history.
In 2021, LaLa Anthony filed for divorce from Carmelo after being married for 11 years and together for 16 years. They share their son Kiyan, a high school shooting guard.
“The time has come for you to carry the torch,” said Carmelo. “My legacy, now and forever, lives on through you. My legacy, my son… I will forever continue through you. The time has come for you to carry this torch.”
Last year, LaLa opened up about why her marriage failed.
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