Carmelo Anthony is an American professional basketball player who has been making waves in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for quite some time now. His impressive résumé boasts an impressive ten NBA All-Star appearances and six All-NBA Team recognitions, solidifying his position as one of the league's elite players.
Anthony's collegiate basketball career was marked by a national championship win with the Syracuse Orange in 2003, where he was also named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. His impressive performance caught the attention of NBA scouts, and he was subsequently drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA draft.
During his time with the Nuggets, Anthony led the team to the playoffs every year from 2004 to 2010, earning two division titles in the process. In 2009, he led the team to their first Conference Finals appearance since 1985, cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
In 2011, Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks, where he went on to set a career-high 62 points in a single game against the Charlotte Bobcats on January 24, 2014. This achievement not only set a new record for the Knicks but also for Madison Square Garden.
Anthony's illustrious career continued when he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he played for one season before joining the Houston Rockets.
When it comes to international competitions, Anthony has represented the US national team with distinction, participating in the Olympics a record four times. His impressive performances have yielded bronze and gold medals, and as of April 2016, he held the distinction of being the US Olympic team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played.
