Coverage dated May 21, 2023 to May 22, 2023

Carmelo Anthony announces retirement from NBA after nearly 2 decades

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Anthony, known to fans as "Melo," spent much of his career with the New York Knicks.

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New York Post
Carmelo Anthony retires after Hall of Fame NBA career (opens New York Post)
Published May 21, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Former Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on social media on Monday.
CBS News
Carmelo Anthony announces retirement from NBA after nearly 2 decades (opens CBS News)
Published May 21, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Anthony, known to fans as "Melo," spent much of his career with the New York Knicks.
France 24
NBA great Anthony confirms retirement (opens France 24)
Published May 21, 2023
France 24's feed description
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony confirmed his retirement from basketball on Monday, formally bringing the curtain down on his two-decade professional career.
WDIO Duluth
Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 21, 2023
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday. Anthony, who was not in the NBA this season, retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history.
Forbes
Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons (opens Forbes)
Published May 21, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Anthony announced his retirement via social media—posting a montage-style video of his time in the NBA.
Black Enterprise
NBA Star Carmelo Anthony Officially Announces His Retirement (opens Black Enterprise)
Published May 21, 2023
Black Enterprise's feed description
In a short video posted on his social media account, Carmelo Anthony officially announced his retirement from the NBA and his lasting legacy.
CBS News
Carmelo Anthony is retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons (opens CBS News)
Published May 21, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Carmelo Anthony, one of the NBA's most prolific scorers, retires after 19 seasons in the league.
The Daily Caller
NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony Announces Retirement (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 21, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony announced Monday that he would be retiring after 19 seasons playing the game.
KING 5 Seattle
'Bittersweet' goodbye as Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after nearly 20 years (opens KING 5 Seattle)
Published May 21, 2023
KING 5 Seattle's feed description
The 10-time All-Star played on six different teams and racked up 28,289 points over his career.
CBS News
10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement (opens CBS News)
Published May 21, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Carmelo Anthony, one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen, has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 38.
Wyoming Public Media
Carmelo Anthony announces he is retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published May 22, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Anthony was selected third overall in the 2003 NBA draft, months after winning a national championship during his only season at Syracuse University. Anthony is also the NBA's No. 9 all-time scorer.
New York Post
How Carmelo Anthony’s tenure with the Knicks can be remembered (opens New York Post)
Published May 22, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The retirement of Carmelo Anthony means that it’s time to reflect on an era of Knicks basketball that didn’t really go anywhere.
People
Carmelo Anthony 'at Peace' Retiring from NBA Without a Championship (opens People)
Published May 22, 2023
People's feed description
Carmelo Anthony said that he's 'at peace' with retiring from the NBA without ever winning a championship
New York Post
Carmelo Anthony’s retirement leaves one Garden question unanswered (opens New York Post)
Published May 22, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The Hall of Fame awaits Carmelo Anthony after the NBA’s ninth all-time leading scorer officially announced his retirement in a “bittersweet” farewell he posted to his social media accounts.

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