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Carmelo Anthony
- 2004 Olympic bronze medalist
- Unanimous selection for 2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- Was second in voting for 2004 NBA 'Rookie of the Year' to Olympic teammate LeBron James
- Led Syracuse to a NCAA title; was named the Final Four 'Most Outstanding Player'
- Got his start watching and playing basketball with his older brother
- Has a Pet Chinese Shar-pei
- Is friends with the rapper, Nelly, and likes watching Mafia movies
- Is a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles
- Became the second youngest player in NBA history to score 30 points in a game—the youngest to do so was Kobe Bryant
- Has patterned his style of play after Tracy McGrady
- Has been compared to some of the high-scoring NBA small forwards of the 1980s, including Bernard King, Adrian Dantley and Alex English
- Has two brothers, Robert and Wilford, a sister, Michelle, and half sister Daphne
- As a senior at Oak Hill Academy, he led the prestigious school to a 32-1 record a No. 3 national ranking in USA Today
- Is one of the youngest players on Team USA at age 20
When not playing basketball, Carmelo donates his time to the Family Resource Centers, a Colorado organization dedicated to family and children’s support services.
Related Links
Official Web site: Carmelo Anthony
On his involvement with Family Resource Centers: “I came from an area where I saw poverty and hardship, and Family Resource Centers makes a big impact in helping people in those situations. If I can make a difference in my community to help people who are struggling, then in the long run, it will make my career more fulfilling.”
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Height: 6-8
Born: May 29, 1984
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Resides: Denver, Colo.
Sport: Basketball
Event: Forward
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