“Fighting his son’s battles”: Fans react as NBA icon Carmelo Anthony interferes between son Kiyan’s fight with opponent

Carmelo Anthony had to intervene in a heated confrontation between his son, Kiyan Anthony and Jadyn Harris during a Nike EYBL game last Friday. Kiyan, who was playing for Team Melo, was involved in an argument with Team Durant's Harris, right beside where Carmelo was sitting.

The former NBA star stepped up, entered the court and had them separated before things escalated. Overtime uploaded the video of Carmelo pushing both players away to stop the fight.

Fans reacted to the clip by sharing their thoughts in the comment section. Some applaud Melo for his protective instincts, arguing that he was looking out for his son.

"Fighting his son’s battles," one fan wrote.

A fan commented on the post (IG: @openyourown5)

"Melo really doesn’t get the respect he deserves in the grand scheme of things …," another one wrote.

A fan commented on Instagram (IG: @mr.murry83)

However, others believe that Carmelo Anthony's intervention sends the wrong message, suggesting that Kiyan should learn to handle conflicts on his own.

"Bro let that kid grow up daddy always there to save him. If buddy pain him let him grow from it. Only issue with legacy kids parents not letting them fall," one fan commented.

A fan commented on the post (IG: @iballradio)

"Whys melo pushing the other kid tho," another fan questioned.

A fan commented on Instagram (IG: @notmeghsab)

"Glad it didn’t go far. Melo gotta stop putting his hands on others though lol. That guy dad wouldn’t be wrong saying something. Touch your son only," one fan commented.

A fan commented on Instagram (IG: @malcolmmanier12)

"Kiyan is a real New York baby bro better chill out," another fan said.

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Kiyan Anthony says Syracuse’s offer is not tied to Carmelo Anthony's legacy

Kiyan Anthony, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, wants to make his own reputation in the basketball world. He has received offers from various colleges and he believes that Syracuse Orange, where his father once played, is also just like any other school that has offered him a scholarship.

"I like the family environment. The coaches, I feel like they’re recruiting me for myself, and not just because of my father [Carmelo Anthony]," Kiyan told ZagsVlog.

"That’s what I like. I just feel like they’re rebuilding, and they’re looking to get a winning team. I feel like I can help them do that if I was to go there."

Carmelo Anthony played at Syracuse for a season in 2002–03, leading the Orange to their first NCAA national championship. He averaged 22.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game as a freshman.