Former All-Star Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement
Former All-Star Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement Carmelo Anthony, a former 10-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection, officially retired from the NBA on Monday. The No. 3 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony spent 19 seasons in the NBA and last played in an NBA game last season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history. Only LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal scored more than Anthony — who finishes his career with 28,289 points. [caption id="attachment_50891" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Carmelo Anthony[/caption] In the video, Anthony said: “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. My purpose was strong, my communities, the cities I represented with pride and the fans that supported me along the way. I am fore...