What is Carmelo Anthony known for? NBA legend's achievements explored as he retires from the NBA

Carmelo Anthony's illustrious NBA career has come to an end. The forward last played for the LA Lakers in the 2021-22 season and decided to retire on May 22, 2023.

Melo was part of the 2003 NBA Draft class, which is one of the best draft classes of all time. He spent 19 years in the league playing for six different teams, including the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks.

During his impressive career, Anthony earned numerous accolades and was one of the best scorers in the league.

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Carmelo Anthony has never won a championship ring

Despite being one of the most lethal scorers in the league's history, Carmelo Anthony has never won a championship ring. However, he got very close to it when he made the Western Conference Finals with the Denver Nuggets in 2009.

While Melo couldn't win it all, he earned many other amazing accolades in his career. Most notably, the 6-foot-7 forward was a 10-time All-NBA player and a six-time All-Star.

Anthony also won the scoring title in the 2012-13 season with 28.7 points per game, and fans enjoyed watching him play. His career-high in points was 62, and he also had a 33-point quarter.

The former scoring champion also had a lot of success with the national team. He won three gold medals with the United States men's basketball team, as well as a bronze medal.

Before entering the NBA, Carmelo Anthony led the Syracuse Orange to the NCAA Championship in 2003. His exceptional play and leadership helped Syracuse secure their first-ever national title.

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Anthony was an exceptional college player who averaged a double-double with 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. His impressive performances were the major reason why he was the third pick in the 2003 draft.

Anthony was nearly unstoppable on offense (Image via Getty Images)

Anthony was among the best players in the NBA in the 2012-13 season. He led the league in scoring with 28.7 points per game, while also leading the New York Knicks to the second-best record in the East.

Melo finished third in the MVP race that season, trailing only LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He received MVP votes in five other seasons, including the 2009-10 season when he finished sixth.

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Carmelo's legacy will continue through his son, Kiyan Anthony. Kiyan is only 16 and stands at 6-4. He's a shooting guard who is currently a four-star prospect according to 247Sports.