History of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline
Carmelo Anthony, a retired American professional basketball player, enjoyed a distinguished 19-season NBA career. A ten-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection, Anthony solidified his status as one of the league's premier scorers. His collegiate career at Syracuse was highlighted by a national championship in 2003, earning him the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025: as an individual player and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.
May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth
On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.
1985: Last Conference Finals Appearance Before Anthony
1985 was the last time the Denver Nuggets made a conference finals appearance before Carmelo Anthony led them there in 2009.
1989: Second Highest Playoff Series Average Since Ewing
Carmelo Anthony averaged a team-high 29.2 points per game in the 2013 playoff series against the Boston Celtics. This was the second-highest playoff series average of a Knicks player against the Celtics, behind Ewing's 31.6 during their 1989-90 first-round series.
1989: David Robinson Led Spurs in Scoring
In the 1989-90 season, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs was the last NBA rookie before Carmelo Anthony in 2004 to lead a playoff team in scoring.
1999: Growth Spurt
During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches.
December 21, 2000: Kobe Bryant achieves high field goal percentage
On December 21, 2000, Kobe Bryant achieved a .769 field goal percentage on a 20-of-26 shooting effort.
2000: Oak Hill Academy
In 2000, Oak Hill Academy won the USA Today high school championship.
2000: First Playoff Series Win Since 2000
In the 2013 NBA playoffs, Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks to their first playoff series win since 2000 against the Boston Celtics.
2001: Knicks' First Playoff Win Since 2001
Despite injuries to key players, Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks to their first playoff win since 2001, scoring 41 points in the game. The Knicks were eventually eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat.
2001: Metro Player of the Year
In 2001, Carmelo Anthony was named The Baltimore Sun's metro player of the year, as well as Baltimore Catholic League player of the year.
2001: Highest-Selling Jersey Since 2001
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony became the first Knicks player with the highest-selling jersey in the NBA since the league started tracking jersey sales in 2001.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game
In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played in the McDonald's All-American Game and scored 19 points and won the Sprite Slam Jam dunk contest. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic, scoring a game-high 27 points.
2002: Syracuse University
In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University.
June 26, 2003: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets
On June 26, 2003, Carmelo Anthony was chosen third overall in the 2003 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 win against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 12 points.
2003: NCAA Tournament Title
During the 2002-03 season, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title in 2003, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.
2003: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony entered the NBA draft and was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets.
2003: Signed Shoe Deal with Jordan Brand
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony signed his first shoe deal with Jordan Brand, earning $3.5 million per year for six years.
2003: NCAA Championship with Syracuse
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: Declared for NBA Draft
In 2003, after a successful season at Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.
2003: First Season Series Win Against Celtics Since 2003-04 Season
The Knicks' victory over the Boston Celtics on March 31, 2013, marked their first season series win against the Celtics (3-1) since the 2003-04 season.
February 9, 2004: Reached 1,000 Career Points
On February 9, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in NBA history.
February 13, 2004: Rookie Challenge
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
From March 10, 2004 to March 14, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
March 14, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From March 10, 2004 to March 14, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
March 30, 2004: Nuggets Rookie Record
On March 30, 2004, Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points against the Seattle SuperSonics to set a new Denver Nuggets franchise record for most points in a game by a rookie.
April 6, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 to April 10, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
April 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 to April 10, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
December 4, 2004: 2,000 Career Points
On December 4, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career points.
2004: Appearance in Stop Snitchin' Video
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony appeared in a video entitled Stop Snitchin', which warned residents of Baltimore against collaborating with the police. He later distanced himself from the video.
2004: Engagement to La La Vazquez
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony became engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez.
2004: Co-Authored Book: Carmelo Anthony: It's Just The Beginning
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony co-authored the book Carmelo Anthony: It's Just The Beginning with Greg Brown, detailing his rise from Baltimore to the NBA.
2004: Donation after Tsunami
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts after the tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake.
2004: Playoff Appearance
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs, marking a significant turnaround for the team.
2004: Marijuana Citation
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession, but the charges were later dropped.
2004: Bronze Medal in the Olympics
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony won a bronze medal with the US national team in the Olympics.
2004: Release of First Signature Shoe
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony's first signature shoe, the Jordan Carmelo 1.5, was released.
2004: Played on 2004 USA Olympic Basketball Team
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony, along with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, was chosen for the USA Olympic basketball team that won the bronze medal.
2004: Led Nuggets to Playoffs
Starting in 2004, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year.
November 23, 2005: Anthony hauls down his 1,000th career rebound
On November 23, 2005, while playing against the Detroit Pistons, Carmelo Anthony secured his 1,000th career rebound.
2005: Music Video Appearance
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be" from the album Be.
2005: Clutch Performer
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony distinguished himself as one of the premier clutch performers in the NBA, making five game-winning shots in the last five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime during the 2005–06 season.
2005: Donations to Relief Efforts and Syracuse University
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston on January 8 and 9, respectively, to relief efforts. He also committed $3 million toward the construction of the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center at Syracuse University.
2005: All-Star Game MVP
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony played in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge, and became the MVP of the game, hosted in Denver.
January 8, 2006: Anthony makes game-winning shot against Houston
On January 8, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning jump shot in the last five seconds against the Houston Rockets.
January 16, 2006: Named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
On January 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was chosen as the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year after his performance at the FIBA World Championship.
January 18, 2006: Anthony gives Nuggets the lead against Cavaliers
On January 18, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made shots in the final 22 seconds against the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the Nuggets a lead they did not relinquish.
March 13, 2006: Anthony wins Player of the Week honors
Carmelo Anthony was awarded NBA Player of the Week honors for the week of March 13, 2006, to March 19, 2006.
March 17, 2006: Anthony surpasses 5,000 career points
On March 17, 2006, Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, pushing his career total over 5,000 points. At the time, he was the second youngest player to reach this milestone, behind LeBron James.
March 19, 2006: Anthony wins Player of the Week honors
Carmelo Anthony was awarded NBA Player of the Week honors for the week of March 13, 2006, to March 19, 2006.
August 23, 2006: Set U.S. Scoring Record at FIBA Tournament
On August 23, 2006, Carmelo Anthony set the U.S. scoring record in a game with 35 points against Italy in the FIBA tournament, surpassing Kenny Anderson's previous record of 34 points in 1990.
December 14, 2006: Opened Youth Development Center
On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore.
December 16, 2006: Knicks-Nuggets Brawl
On December 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was involved in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl at Madison Square Garden, leading to his suspension for 15 games.
2006: IndyCar Series Partnership
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing to campaign a car driven by P. J. Chesson in the 2006 IndyCar Series season, under the moniker "Car-Melo". Jeff Bucknum joined as a second driver. Both cars qualified for the 2006 Indianapolis 500, but the team dismantled after a crash.
2006: Charitable Donations
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.
2006: Won the World Championship
In 2006, the United States defeated the World Champion Spain, with Anthony scoring 13 points.
2006: First Player Since Kobe Bryant to Score 35+ Points in 5 Straight Games
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony was the first NBA player since Kobe Bryant in the 2006-07 season to score at least 35 points in five straight games.
February 2, 2007: Anthony involved in minor car accident
On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J.R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident; neither player was injured, and the car Smith drove belonged to Anthony.
March 7, 2007: Birth of Son Kiyan
On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez welcomed their son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony.
January 24, 2008: Anthony named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game
On January 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game, his first as a starter, leading Western Conference forwards in votes.
April 14, 2008: Arrested for DUI
On April 14, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, resulting in a two-game suspension by the Nuggets.
December 10, 2008: Anthony ties NBA record for points in a quarter
On December 10, 2008, Carmelo Anthony tied George Gervin's record for the most points scored in one quarter in NBA history by scoring 33 points in the third quarter during a game against the Timberwolves.
2008: Played in the 2008 Summer Olympics
Carmelo Anthony played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, winning a gold medal with Team USA and setting records for made free throws and free throw percentage in a game against Argentina.
2008: Member of 2008 U.S. Olympic team
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was a member of the U.S. Olympic team.
2008: Gold Medal in the Olympics
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team in the Olympics.
2008: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Selection
In January 2009, Carmelo Anthony was selected by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame as its professional athlete of the year for 2008.
January 4, 2009: Anthony breaks a bone in his hand
On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers.
January 2009: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Selection
In January 2009, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame selected Anthony as its professional athlete of the year for 2008.
January 30, 2009: Anthony returns from hand injury
On January 30, 2009, Carmelo Anthony returned to the Nuggets' starting lineup after recovering from a broken hand, scoring 19 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.
April 14, 2009: Induction into Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
On April 14, 2009, Carmelo Anthony and Henry Cejudo were the special award headliners for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet.
April 2009: ESPN RISE All-Decade Team
In April 2009, Carmelo Anthony was named to the ESPN RISE's all-decade team.
April 29, 2009: Anthony wins first playoff series
On April 29, 2009, Carmelo Anthony won his first playoff series as the Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets, with Anthony scoring a playoff career-high of 34 points.
2009: Led Nuggets to Conference Finals
In 2009, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to their first conference finals appearance since 1985.
January 21, 2010: Anthony named as a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game
On January 21, 2010, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, leading the Western Conference ballots in votes for forwards. He finished the game with a team-high 27 points and 10 rebounds.
March 26, 2010: Anthony makes game-winning shot against the Toronto Raptors
On March 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Toronto Raptors.
July 10, 2010: Marriage to La La Vazquez
On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married La La Vazquez in New York City, with the ceremony filmed for the VH1 reality series La La's Full Court Wedding.
November 15, 2010: Anthony records first 20-20 game
On November 15, 2010, Carmelo Anthony achieved his first 20-20 game, scoring 20 points and grabbing a career-high 22 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns.
November 26, 2010: Anthony hits game-winning jumper against the Chicago Bulls
On November 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer against the Chicago Bulls.
2010: Sister's Death
In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's sister, Michelle, passed away.
2010: Nuggets Playoff Streak Ends
In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's streak of leading the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year came to an end.
February 22, 2011: Anthony 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. He signed a three-year, $65 million extension and chose to wear number 7.
2011: New York Knicks Jersey Number 7
Carmelo Anthony wore New York Knicks jersey number 7 from 2011 to 2017.
2011: Traded to the New York Knicks
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks.
January 2012: Greatest McDonald's All-Americans
In January 2012, Carmelo Anthony was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans.
December 2, 2012: Eastern Conference Player of the Week Nomination
Carmelo Anthony's stellar performance from November 26 to December 2, 2012, earned him the nomination for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which he later won on December 3, 2012.
December 3, 2012: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On December 3, 2012, Carmelo Anthony was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for November 26 to December 2, 2012, recognizing his outstanding performance during that period.
2012: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Appearance
Carmelo Anthony had several guest appearances on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, namely as a comic character in the Amazing Adventures spin-off comics to the 2012 TV series.
2012: Another Gold Medal in the Olympics
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony secured another gold medal with the US national team in the Olympics.
2012: Guest Star on Nurse Jackie
In spring 2012, Carmelo Anthony guest starred in several episodes of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie as a professional baseball player going through drug rehab.
December 31, 2012: 45-Point Game Against Portland
On December 31, 2012, Carmelo Anthony scored 45 points, along with seven rebounds and four assists, in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
January 6, 2013: Second Player of the Week Award Nomination
Carmelo Anthony's strong performance from December 31, 2012, to January 6, 2013, earned him the nomination for his second Player of the Week award, which he later won on January 7, 2013.
January 7, 2013: Second Player of the Week Award
On January 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony received his second Player of the Week award for games played from December 31, 2012, to January 6, 2013. He led the team to a 2–1 record, averaging 36.0 points per game during that time.
January 9, 2013: Suspension for Confronting Kevin Garnett
On January 9, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was suspended for one game without pay for confronting Kevin Garnett after a game on January 7.
January 30, 2013: Knicks Team Record: 30 Straight 20-Point Games
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, with teammate J. R. Smith scoring 37 points.
March 31, 2013: Win Against Boston Celtics, Ending Series Drought
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: Career High 50 Points vs Miami Heat
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: Knicks' 12th Straight Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder
On April 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points and had 12 rebounds in the Knicks' 125–120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also overtook Kevin Durant in the scoring race.
April 8, 2013: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On April 8, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period April 1–7, 2013, after leading the Knicks to a 4–0 record and averaging 41.8 points per game.
April 11, 2013: Knicks' Winning Streak Ends, Anthony Sets Franchise Record
On April 11, 2013, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Bulls, but Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points and had a season-high 19 rebounds, setting a franchise record with six straight games with at least 35 points.
April 15, 2013: Eastern Conference Player of the Week and Scoring Champion
On April 15, 2013, Carmelo Anthony won his second straight Eastern Conference Player of the Week award and became the 2013 NBA scoring champion with 28.7 points per game.
May 23, 2013: Named to All-NBA Second Team
On May 23, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second time in his career.
2013: Missed NBA Playoffs
During the 2013-14 season, Carmelo Anthony averaged 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, but he missed the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career.
2013: Knicks' Nine-Game Losing Streak
Early in the 2013-14 NBA season, the Knicks suffered a nine-game losing streak, opening with a 3–13 record despite Carmelo Anthony's strong individual performance.
2013: Appearance in Amazing
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony, along with Dwight Howard and Scottie Pippen, appeared in the Chinese film Amazing.
January 24, 2014: Career-High 62 Points
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.
March 10, 2014: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On March 10, 2014, Carmelo Anthony won his second Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played March 3–9, after he averaged 29.0 points per game, while the Knicks went 3–1.
June 23, 2014: Opted out of Knicks 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.
2014: Knicks' Improved Performance with Wins Against Heat and Spurs
At the start of 2014, the Knicks went 4–1, including big wins against the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. In the victory against the Heat, Anthony registered 29 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
2014: Sons of Anarchy Cameo
In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of the FX series Sons of Anarchy as a henchman.
January 2015: Klay Thompson breaks single quarter scoring record
In January 2015, Klay Thompson broke the single quarter NBA scoring record previously held by George Gervin and Carmelo Anthony.
January 22, 2015: Named All-Star Starter
On January 22, 2015, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, his seventh consecutive start and eighth overall.
2015: Founded Puerto Rico FC
In 2015, Carmelo Anthony founded North American Soccer League expansion club Puerto Rico FC.
January 20, 2016: Passes Larry Bird in Career Points
On January 20, 2016, in a game 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: Passes Clyde Drexler in Career Scoring
On March 9, 2016, Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points against the Phoenix Suns and passed Clyde Drexler in the career scoring list, moving up to No. 29.
April 2016: US Olympic Team All-Time 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: Eclipses 23,000 Career Points
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, becoming the 29th player in NBA history to reach the milestone.
December 25, 2016: Passes Elgin Baylor on Career Scoring List
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 with 23,156 points.
2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Appearance
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony participated in a merchandising cooperation with Nickelodeon for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, including an appearance in the action film.
2016: Won Third Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony won his third Olympic gold medal, becoming the first player in US men's basketball history to achieve this feat, and became USA basketball's most decorated Olympian.
2016: La La moved out
Shortly after the end of the 2016–17 regular season, TMZ reported that La La had moved out of the couple's apartment and the two were living separately.
January 11, 2017: Passes 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 Second Quarter Points
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 in a quadruple-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
February 12, 2017: Passes Charles Barkley in Career Scoring
In the February 12, 2017, 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: Named All-Star 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.
February 25, 2017: Last Scored Over 30 Points
February 25, 2017, was the last time that Anthony scored over 30 points since playing for the New York Knicks.
March 12, 2017: 10,000 Points for Two Franchises
On March 12, 2017, in a game against 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 in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second-round pick.
November 9, 2017: Passed Allen Iverson on NBA all-time scoring list
On November 9, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored the 12 points needed to pass Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list, moving to the 24th spot, and finished the game with 28 points.
November 26, 2017: Passed Ray Allen on NBA all-time scoring list
On November 26, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Ray Allen on the NBA all-time scoring list, moving to 23rd place.
December 11, 2017: Passed Vince Carter on NBA all-time scoring list
On December 11, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Vince Carter for 22nd on the NBA all-time scoring list.
2017: New York Knicks Jersey Number 7
Carmelo Anthony wore New York Knicks jersey number 7 from 2011 to 2017.
2017: Demanded Trade
In 2017, Carmelo Anthony, after conflicts with Phil Jackson, demanded a trade, initially only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, but later expanded his list to include the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
January 27, 2018: Scored 25,000 career points
On January 27, 2018, Carmelo Anthony became the 21st NBA player to score 25,000 career points.
March 19, 2018: Passed Reggie Miller on the NBA career scoring ladder
On March 19, 2018, in a 132–125 victory over the Toronto Raptors, Carmelo Anthony scored 15 points to up his career total to 25,289, thereby moving past Reggie Miller into 19th place in the NBA career scoring ladder.
July 25, 2018: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks
On July 25, 2018, the Thunder traded Carmelo Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade to acquire Dennis Schröder and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, a move seen as cost-cutting for the Thunder.
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 Mike D'Antoni.
November 8, 2018: Last NBA Game
Carmelo Anthony's last NBA game was on November 8, 2018, before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers on November 19, 2019.
December 2018: Reconciliation with La La
In December 2018, Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez reconciled after living separately.
2018: Thirteen Shoes Released in Melo Line
As of 2018, thirteen shoes have been released in the Melo line.
2018: Played with the Thunder
Carmelo Anthony played with the Thunder in 2018. During Anthony's seven seasons with the Knicks, the team only won one playoff series.
January 22, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bulls
On January 22, 2019, the Rockets traded Carmelo Anthony, draft rights to Jon Diebler, and undisclosed cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls for the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević, a move that alleviated luxury-tax penalties for the Rockets.
November 19, 2019: Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers and NBA Debut
On November 19, 2019, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers and debuted against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 10 points, after his last NBA game on November 8, 2018.
2019: Awarded Maurice Lucas Award
Carmelo Anthony received the Maurice Lucas Award in 2019. On August 13, 2020, just before the team's last game in the NBA restart against the Brooklyn Nets, Anthony was named the recipient of the 2019–20 Maurice Lucas Award.
January 1, 2020: Season-High 26 Points Against Knicks
On January 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 26 points in a 117–93 loss to the New York Knicks.
August 1, 2020: Restart Game Performance
On August 1, 2020, in the team's 1st game in the NBA restart against the Memphis Grizzlies, Anthony scored 21 points.
August 10, 2020: Moved to 15th in Career Scoring
On August 10, 2020, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points to pass John Havlicek and Paul Pierce, moving to 15th place in the NBA career scoring ladder with 26,411 points.
August 13, 2020: Received the Maurice Lucas Award
On August 13, 2020, Carmelo Anthony was named the recipient of the 2019–20 Maurice Lucas Award.
November 2020: Re-signed with the Trail Blazers
In November 2020, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a one-year contract.
2020: Sold New York Property
In 2020, Carmelo Anthony sold his property in New York.
January 1, 2021: Moved Past Tim Duncan in Career Scoring
On January 1, 2021, in a game against the Golden State Warriors, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 18 points to move past Tim Duncan into 14th place on the NBA career scoring list.
April 2021: Launched Production Company Creative 7
In April 2021, Carmelo Anthony launched a production company called Creative 7, named after his New York Knicks jersey number 7.
June 2021: Divorce Filing
In June 2021, La La Vazquez filed for divorce from Carmelo Anthony.
August 6, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 6, 2021, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Carmelo Anthony was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
January 28, 2022: Reached 28,000 Career Points
On January 28, 2022, Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, becoming the 9th player in NBA history to reach 28,000 points.
April 5, 2022: Final NBA Game
On April 5, 2022, Carmelo Anthony played his final game, scoring ten points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
2022: Wrote Memoir: Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised
In 2022, Carmelo Anthony wrote a memoir titled Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope, co-written with D. Watkins, focusing on his upbringing and themes of poverty, racism, and violence.
May 22, 2023: Announced Retirement from NBA
On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA. On the same day, the Denver Nuggets advanced to their first NBA Finals.
November 2023: Launched Podcast 7PM in Brooklyn
In November 2023, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero launched a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & the Kid Mero.
2025: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2025, Carmelo Anthony is eligible for induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame and has been announced as a member of that year's induction class.
2025: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2025, Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both as an individual player and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.
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