Career Timeline of Carmelo Anthony: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Carmelo Anthony made an impact.
Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 19 seasons in the NBA. Anthony led Syracuse University to a national championship in 2003, earning the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Widely considered one of the NBA's premier scorers, his career is marked by his offensive prowess and achievements at both the collegiate and professional levels.
1985: Nuggets Last Conference Finals Appearance
In 2009, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to their first conference finals appearance since 1985.
1987: Nuggets Started the Season 2-0
In 1987, the Nuggets started the season 2-0.
2001: Oak Hill Academy Season
Oak Hill Academy entered the 2001–02 campaign boasting a 42-game winning streak.
2002: Syracuse University Season
Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University, during the 2002–03 season.
June 26, 2003: NBA Draft Selection
On June 26, 2003, Carmelo Anthony was chosen third overall in the NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
October 29, 2003: NBA Regular Season Debut
On October 29, 2003, Carmelo Anthony made his NBA regular season debut in a home win against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
2003: NCAA Tournament Title
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title.
2003: Shoe Deal with Jordan Brand
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony signed his first shoe deal with Jordan Brand, receiving $3.5 million per year for six years.
2003: Drafted into the NBA
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony was drafted into the NBA and in 2004 he was chosen as a member of the USA Olympic basketball team
2003: National Championship and Most Outstanding Player
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony, as a freshman playing college basketball for the Syracuse Orange, won a national championship and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
2003: NBA Draft Eligibility
In 2003, after accomplishing his goals at Syracuse University, Carmelo Anthony declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.
2003: Nuggets Draft Anthony
In 2003, the Denver Nuggets drafted Carmelo Anthony, beginning the turnaround of the team.
February 9, 2004: Reaching 1,000 Career Points
On February 9, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player to reach 1,000 career points in NBA history, scoring 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies.
February 13, 2004: Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend
On February 13, 2004, Carmelo Anthony participated in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend.
March 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week Award
Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week from March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004.
March 14, 2004: NBA Player of the Week Award
Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week from March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004.
March 30, 2004: Denver Nuggets Rookie Scoring Record
On March 30, 2004, Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points against the Seattle SuperSonics, setting a new Denver Nuggets franchise record for most points in a game by a rookie.
April 6, 2004: NBA Player of the Week Award
Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week from April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004.
April 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week Award
Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week from April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004.
December 4, 2004: Reaching 2,000 Career Points
On December 4, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career points in a game versus the Miami Heat.
2004: Donation to Tsunami Relief
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts after the tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake.
2004: Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony won a bronze medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
2004: Release of First Signature Shoe
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony's first signature shoe, the Jordan Carmelo 1.5, was released.
2004: Won bronze medal at the Olympics
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony, along with fellow 2003 draftees LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, was chosen as a member of the USA Olympic basketball team that won the bronze medal. Anthony averaged 2.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 6.8 minutes of playing time in seven games.
2004: NBA Playoffs Appearance
In the 2004 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets faced the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round, marking Anthony's first career playoff game.
2004: Playoff Appearance with the Denver Nuggets
Starting in 2004, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year, until 2010.
November 23, 2005: 1,000th Career Rebound
On November 23, 2005, while playing against the Detroit Pistons, Carmelo Anthony achieved his 1,000th career rebound.
2005: Donations for Points Scored and Syracuse University
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston and committed $3 million towards a basketball practice facility at Syracuse University, which will be named the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center.
2005: Clutch Performer
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony was recognized as a premier clutch performer in the NBA, making five game-winning shots in the last five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime.
2005: Rookie Challenge MVP
In 2005, in front of his home fans of Denver, Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 31 points in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge, becoming the MVP of the game.
January 8, 2006: Game-Winning Shot at Houston
On January 8, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning jump shot in the last five seconds against the Houston Rockets.
January 18, 2006: Late Game Lead vs. Cavaliers
On January 18, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made shots in the final 22 seconds against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing a lead for the Nuggets that they maintained to win the game.
March 17, 2006: 5,000 Career Points
On March 17, 2006, in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony surpassed 5,000 career points, becoming the second-youngest player to reach this milestone behind LeBron James.
December 14, 2006: Opening of Youth Development Center
On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore.
2006: Listed in Giving Back 30 List
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony was listed as number eight in "The Giving Back 30 List of Largest Charitable Donations by Celebrities" for charitable contributions totaling $4,282,000.
2007: Played in the FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, Carmelo Anthony played in the FIBA Americas Championship as a member of Team USA. The team went undefeated with a 10–0 record.
January 24, 2008: Second NBA All-Star Game
On January 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game and his first as a starter, leading vote-getters among Western Conference forwards with 1,723,701 votes.
December 10, 2008: Ties NBA Record for Points in a Quarter
On December 10, 2008, during a home game win against the Timberwolves, Carmelo Anthony tied George Gervin's NBA record for the most points scored in one quarter by scoring 33 points in the third quarter.
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal as part of the US Olympic team.
2008: Won gold medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics as a member of Team USA, alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant and Jason Kidd, among others. In the gold medal game, the United States defeated the 2006 World Champion Spain.
January 30, 2009: Return from Injury
On January 30, 2009, Carmelo Anthony returned to the Nuggets starting lineup after recovering from a broken bone in his hand. He scored 19 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.
April 29, 2009: First Playoff Series Win
On April 29, 2009, Carmelo Anthony secured his first playoff series win as the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Hornets at home with a score of 107-86. Anthony scored a playoff career-high of 34 points and had four steals.
2009: Conference Finals Appearance
In 2009, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to their first conference finals appearance since 1985.
January 21, 2010: Named All-Star Starter
On January 21, 2010, Carmelo Anthony was named a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, leading Western Conference forwards in votes.
March 26, 2010: Game-Winning Shot Against Raptors
On March 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Toronto Raptors.
November 15, 2010: Career-High Rebounds
On November 15, 2010, Carmelo Anthony recorded 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds in a game against the Phoenix Suns, marking his first 20-20 game.
November 26, 2010: Game-Winning Shot Against Bulls
On November 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer against the Chicago Bulls.
2010: Playoff Appearance with the Denver Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year from 2004 until 2010.
February 22, 2011: Traded to New York Knicks
On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony, along with Chauncey Billups, was traded to the New York Knicks in a multi-player deal involving the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2011: Trade to the New York Knicks
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks before the NBA trade deadline.
2012: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony secured another gold medal with the US Olympic team.
December 31, 2012: 45-Point Game Against Portland
On December 31, 2012, Carmelo Anthony had a 45-point game with seven rebounds and four assists in a loss to Portland, which contributed to him receiving his second Player of the Week award on January 7, 2013.
January 6, 2013: 40-Point Game Against Orlando
On January 6, 2013, Carmelo Anthony had a 40-point game with six rebounds and six assists in a victory over Orlando, contributing to his second Player of the Week award on January 7, 2013.
January 30, 2013: Knicks' Team-Record
On January 30, 2013, in a game against the Orlando Magic, Carmelo Anthony set the Knicks' team-record with 30 straight 20-point games, breaking the old record set by Richie Guerin (29 games).
March 29, 2013: Victory Over Charlotte Bobcats
On March 29, 2013, Carmelo Anthony recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 111–102 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.
March 31, 2013: Double-Double Against Boston Celtics
On March 31, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win against the Boston Celtics, recording a double-double in consecutive games. With the victory, the Knicks won the season series against the Celtics (3–1) for the first time since the 2003–04 season.
April 2, 2013: Ties Career High with 50 Points
On April 2, 2013, Carmelo Anthony tied his career high by scoring 50 points in a 102–90 win over the Miami Heat and became the first player in NBA history to record 50+ points with no baskets in the paint.
April 7, 2013: Victory Over Oklahoma City Thunder
On April 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points and 12 rebounds in a 125–120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the Knicks' 12th straight win. Anthony overtook Kevin Durant in the scoring race, upping his season average to 28.44 to Durant's 28.35 points per game.
April 11, 2013: Knicks' Winning Streak Ends
On April 11, 2013, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Bulls. Despite the loss, Anthony scored 36 points on top of a season-high 19 rebounds and set a franchise record with six straight games with at least 35 points.
April 15, 2013: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On April 15, 2013, Carmelo Anthony won his second straight Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for games played from April 8 to 15, 2013. He also became the 2013 NBA scoring champion with 28.7 points per game.
January 24, 2014: Career-High Scoring Game
On January 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, setting a Knicks' single-game scoring record and a Madison Square Garden single-game scoring record.
February 16, 2014: Seventh All-Star Game Appearance
On February 16, 2014, Carmelo Anthony played in his seventh All-Star Game as a starter for the East All-Stars.
June 23, 2014: Opted Out of Contract
On June 23, 2014, Carmelo Anthony informed the Knicks that he would opt out of his contract and become a free agent.
July 13, 2014: Re-signed with the Knicks
On July 13, 2014, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Knicks to a five-year, $124 million contract.
January 22, 2015: All-Star Game Starter
On January 22, 2015, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, marking his seventh consecutive start and eighth overall appearance.
January 20, 2016: Passing Larry Bird in Career Points
On January 20, 2016, in the Knicks' 118–111 overtime win against the Jazz, Carmelo Anthony recorded 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, while passing Larry Bird for 31st place in career points scored.
March 9, 2016: Passing Clyde Drexler in Career Scoring
On March 9, 2016, in the team's 128–97 victory against the Phoenix Suns, Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points with 7 rebounds as he passed Clyde Drexler in the career scoring list, moving up to No. 29.
April 2016: US Olympic Team Leader
As of April 2016, Carmelo Anthony was the US Olympic team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played.
December 9, 2016: Eclipse 23,000 Point Mark
On December 9, 2016, in a game against the Sacramento Kings, Carmelo Anthony became the fifth active player to eclipse the 23,000 point mark and the 29th player in NBA history to reach the scoring milestone.
December 25, 2016: Passing Elgin Baylor on Christmas Day
On December 25, 2016, in a Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony moved past Elgin Baylor into 28th place on the NBA career scoring list when he scored 29 points, upping his total to 23,156 compared to Baylor's 23,149.
2016: Won third Olympic gold medal
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony played in his fourth straight Olympics, a record for a US male basketball player, and won his third gold medal with Team USA, who beat Serbia 96-66 in the championship game. He became the USA's all-time leader in rebounds, scoring, and games played in the Olympics and was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
January 11, 2017: Passing Robert Parish in Career Scoring
On January 11, 2017, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to move past Robert Parish into 26th place in the NBA career scoring ladder.
January 19, 2017: Knicks Record for Points in a Quarter
On January 19, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a Knicks-record 25 points in the second quarter, breaking the old record of 24 points shared by Willis Reed and Allan Houston.
January 29, 2017: Season-High 45 Points
On January 29, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points, his first 40-point game of the season, in a quadruple-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
February 12, 2017: Passing Charles Barkley in Career Scoring
On February 12, 2017, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 25 points to move past Charles Barkley into 25th position in the NBA career scoring list.
February 15, 2017: All-Star Game Replacement
On February 15, 2017, Carmelo Anthony was announced as the replacement for Kevin Love on the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, gaining his tenth All-Star appearance.
March 12, 2017: 10,000 Points for Two Franchises
On March 12, 2017, in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony became only the third player to score 10,000 points for two franchises.
September 25, 2017: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On September 25, 2017, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second-round pick in exchange for Anthony. During Anthony's tenure with the Knicks, the team only managed to win one playoff series.
2017: Demanded a trade from the Knicks
In 2017, after multiple conflicts with team president Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony demanded a trade from the New York Knicks. Initially, he only wanted to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, but he later included the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on his list of preferred teams.
July 25, 2018: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks
On July 25, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Carmelo Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade. The Thunder acquired Dennis Schröder from the Hawks and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot from the Philadelphia 76ers. This trade was largely seen as a cost-cutting measure for the Thunder, saving them millions in luxury tax payments.
August 13, 2018: Signed with the Houston Rockets
On August 13, 2018, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year, $2.4 million veterans minimum contract with the Houston Rockets, coached by his former Knicks coach, Mike D'Antoni. However, after playing ten games, the Rockets announced they were "parting ways" with Anthony, citing that the "fit we envisioned... has not materialized."
November 8, 2018: Carmelo Anthony's last NBA game before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers
On November 8, 2018, Carmelo Anthony played what would be his last NBA game for nearly a year before joining the Portland Trail Blazers on November 19, 2019.
2018: Thirteen Shoes in the Melo Line
As of 2018, thirteen shoes have been released in the Melo line.
2018: Future pick traded to Knicks
In 2018, as part of the trade for Carmelo Anthony, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a second-round draft pick to the New York Knicks. This trade occurred on September 25, 2017.
January 22, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bulls
On January 22, 2019, the Houston Rockets traded Carmelo Anthony, the draft rights to Jon Diebler, and undisclosed cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević. This trade allowed the Rockets to reduce luxury-tax penalties by up to $2.6 million.
November 19, 2019: Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, made debut
On November 19, 2019, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. On the same day, Anthony made his debut as a Blazer in a 115–104 road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 10 points with 4 rebounds and 1 block in 24 minutes.
August 1, 2020: Scored 21 points in the NBA restart game against the Grizzlies
On August 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' first game of the NBA restart against the Memphis Grizzlies.
November 2020: Re-signed with the Trail Blazers
In November 2020, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a one-year contract.
April 2021: Launch of Production Company Creative 7
In April 2021, Carmelo Anthony launched a production company called Creative 7, named after his New York Knicks jersey number.
August 6, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 6, 2021, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: NBA 75th Anniversary Team Selection
In 2021, Carmelo Anthony was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.
April 5, 2022: Played final NBA game
On April 5, 2022, Carmelo Anthony played his final NBA game, adding ten points and six rebounds in a 121–114 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
May 22, 2023: Announced retirement from the NBA
On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA.
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