Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team member six times. Anthony played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange, winning a national championship in 2003 and being named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He was selected as the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. Anthony led the Nuggets to multiple playoff appearances and two division titles. In 2011, he was traded to the New York Knicks. Anthony is considered one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.