NBA great Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons

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Carmelo Anthony’s professional basketball career has come to an end.

After 19 seasons in the NBA, the 10-time All-Star announced Monday he has retired. Anthony posted a video to his social media pages addressing his career with highlights from his basketball days from high school at Oak Hill Academy to college at Syracuse and in the NBA with several teams.

"I remember the days when I had nothing. Just a ball on the court and a dream of something more. But basketball was my outlet," he said. "My purpose was strong, my communities, the cities I represented with pride, and the fans that supported me along the way. I am forever grateful for those people and places because they made me, Carmelo Anthony.

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Former New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony sits courtside during the second half between the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden in New York City March 8, 2023. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

"But now the time has come for me to say goodbye – to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride. With this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited about what the future holds for me."

Anthony said in the video he was passing the torch to his son, Kiyan Anthony, as he gets ready to take his basketball career to the next level. Kiyan is a four-star recruit at Christ The King Regional in New York, according to 247 Sports.

"When people ask what I believe my legacy is, it’s not my feats on the court that come to mind – nor the awards or praise because my story has always been more than basketball. My legacy, my son, is in you. I