Carmelo Anthony retires from basketball at 38 / News - Basketnews.com

After an illustrious 19-season career, Carmelo Anthony, one of basketball's most prolific scorers, has officially announced his retirement from the NBA.

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After 19 NBA seasons, Carmelo Anthony announces he has retired from basketball.

Carmelo Anthony

Position:SFAge:38Height:203 cmWeight:104 kgBirth place:Maryland, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

"But now the time has come for me to say goodbye," Anthony said in a video published on his Twitter account. "To the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride."

The 38-year-old Anthony is a 10-time NBA All-Star, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a select on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and currently ranked ninth on the NBA All-Time Scoring List (28,289 points).

'Melo' has cemented himself as one of the best pure shooters in the NBA over the last 20 years.

Anthony's last team was the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-22. During his career, Anthony represented the Denver Nuggets (2003-11), New York Knicks (2011-17), Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-18), Houston Rockets (2018-19), and Portland Trail Blazers (2019-21).

He went 3rd overall in the legendary 2003 draft class that included LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

His NBA career averages mark 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over 1,260 games.

Anthony is a Global Ambassador for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023, alongside the international basketball legends -- Luis Scola and Pau Gasol.

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