[196][197][198] On November 15, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey announced that the team was "parting ways" with Anthony, but had not released him. [225], In November 2020, Anthony re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a one-year contract. [1] Dave McMenamin, a staff writer for ESPN, wrote, "If you were going to choose one player to challenge Bryant for his title of Mr. His scoring prowess is considered his best asset with his ability to take over any game on the offensive end;[253] he shares the NBA record for second most points scored in one quarter with 33,[254] and holds the New York Knicks single-game franchise scoring record with 62. On February 9, 2004, against the Memphis Grizzlies, Anthony became the third-youngest player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in NBA history with a 20-point effort in an 8683 win. In 2004, Anthony became engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez. [210], On January 1, 2020, Anthony bested his season-high by scoring 26 points in a 11793 loss to the New York Knicks. [178] Anthony played 19 minutes, scored 10 points on a 4-of-8 shooting including 26 on three-pointers and grabbed three rebounds in the All-Star Game. [83] It was the first time since the 198788 NBA season that the Nuggets finished with at least 50 wins in a season. On June 24, 2008, Anthony pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while ability-impaired. [16] He barely registered a blip on the radars of pro scouts with his skinny frame and lack of strength; many scouts felt that he was not ready for the physical demands of the NBA. Joe Vardon @joevardon Carmelo Anthony is an ambassador for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining Pau Gasol and Luis Scola in the role. [39] He also became the second-youngest player (19 years, 305 days) to score at least 40 points in a game in NBA history. Anthony enjoyed a successful high school basketball career as a junior, almost doubling his numbers in scoring and rebounds, averaging 23 points and 10.3 rebounds. On December 6, Anthony's contract became fully guaranteed. [273][274] Anthony later distanced himself from this video. He opted to have the hand splinted rather than have surgery; his recovery time was estimated at three to four weeks. On March 17, 2006, versus the Memphis Grizzlies, he scored 33 points to push his career point total over the 5,000 mark. [131], On April 8, 2013, Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period April 17, 2013. In an interview with Colin Ward-Henninger of . [134] In 2013, Anthony became the first Knicks player with the highest-selling jersey in the NBA, based on sales at the NBA Store and NBAstore.com, since the league started tracking jersey sales in 2001. [68] Anthony finished the game with 28 points, as he and Iverson combined for 51 points. 3:12; Stephen A. on why there can be only one Melo. As Anthony's grades dropped under a C average and his scores on the ACT were below acceptable standards, he knew that he needed to improve in the classroom to qualify academically for Syracuse. [86] On December 10, 2008, in a 116105 home win over the Timberwolves, Anthony tied George Gervin for the most points scored in one quarter in NBA history by scoring 33 points in the third quarter. [37], On February 13, 2004, Anthony participated in the Got Milk? They finished the 200304 campaign with a 4339 overall record, qualifying them as the eighth seed for the playoffs. 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[59] The Nuggets split their games at home in Denver (winning game three; losing game four). [16], Oak Hill Academy entered the 200102 campaign boasting a 42-game winning streak. [16] Oak Hill won two more big-time tournaments, including the Nike Academy National Invitational where they knocked off then-No. Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time in his career. [295] This page details the records, statistics and career achievements of American basketball player Carmelo Anthony. [27] Anthony's 33-point outburst against the University of Texas in the Final Four set an NCAA tournament record for most points by a freshman. 14 with 10,285 made field goals. Ethan Miller/Getty Images. He has been named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team member six times. On November 23, 2005, with the Nuggets facing the two-time defending Eastern Conference Champion Detroit Pistons, Anthony hauled down his 1,000th career rebound. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. In Anthony's first career playoff game, he had 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists, in a 10692 loss at Minnesota. Anthony scored 21 points against Argentina, making 3-of-14 field goals and 13-of-13 in free throws, setting USA Olympic game records for made free throws and free throw percentage. [67], On April 14, 2008, Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, after being pulled over on Interstate 25 in Denver for weaving through lanes and not dimming his lights. Melo and Lillard were teammates for 50 games. Anthony played again in the Got Milk? On January 24, 2008, Anthony was named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Gamehis first as a starter. Do you have a blog? [155], In just the team's third game in the season, Anthony became the 40th member of the 20,000 points club, when he hit a three-pointer early in the first quarter of a 9693 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. [63][64] After the Chicago victory, Anthony again tied the club record of six-straight 30-point games, failing to break it the second time around, as he scored 24 points in his 16th game (a 9896 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks) on December 6. Denver advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1985 but was eliminated, 42, by the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on his birthday. [30], Anthony said that he originally planned to stay at Syracuse for two to three seasons, but having already accomplished everything he set out to do, he chose to abandon his collegiate career (with Boeheim's blessing) and declared himself eligible for the 2003 NBA draft. The Nuggets finished seventh place in the Western Conference (one spot higher than they finished the previous season). After averaging 24.77 points per game with the Nuggets, Anthony would average 27.72 points per game with the Knicks. [167] In the team's 12897 victory against the Phoenix Suns on March 9, 2016, Anthony scored 23 points with 7 rebounds as he passed another NBA legend, Clyde Drexler, in the career scoring list moving up to No. In the season before Anthony was drafted by the team, the Nuggets finished with a 1765 record, which tied them for worst in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 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