History of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline
Carmelo Anthony, a retired American professional basketball player, had a distinguished 19-season NBA career. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he gained prominence early, leading Syracuse Orange to a national championship in 2003 and earning the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. In 2021, Anthony was honored on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his reputation as one of the NBA's premier scorers. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025, individually and as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.
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May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony Born
On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA.
1985: Previous Conference Finals Appearance
In 1985, was the last time before 2009 that the Denver Nuggets appeared in the conference finals.
1989: David Robinson led a Playoff Team in Scoring
In 1989, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs was the last NBA rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring before Carmelo Anthony.
1989: Second highest playoff series average against the Celtics
In the 2013 NBA playoffs, Carmelo Anthony had the second highest playoff series average of a Knicks player against the Celtics, behind Ewing's average during the 1989-90 first round series.
1990: Previous U.S. Scoring Record at FIBA
In 1990, Kenny Anderson previously held the U.S. scoring record with 34 points in the FIBA tournament before Carmelo Anthony broke the record in 2006.
1999: Growth Spurt
During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches, reaching a height of 6-foot-5-inch.
December 21, 2000: Bryant had a .769 field goal percentage on a 20-of-26 shooting effort
On December 21, 2000, Kobe Bryant had a .769 field goal percentage on a 20-of-26 shooting effort, in a 99–94 road victory over the Houston Rockets.
2000: Winner of USA Today high school championship
In 2000-01, Oak Hill Academy won the USA Today high school championship.
2000: Knicks first playoff series win since 2000
In the 2013 NBA playoffs, the Knicks secured their first playoff series win since 2000 against the Boston Celtics, with Anthony averaging a team-high 29.2 points per game in the series.
2001: Knicks first playoff win since 2001
Despite injuries to key players, Anthony led the Knicks to their first playoff win since 2001, scoring 41 points in the game against the Miami Heat.
2001: Transferred to Oak Hill Academy
During the summer of 2001, Carmelo Anthony transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia for his senior year.
2001: Baltimore Sun's 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: Tournament Win at The Les Schwab Invitational
In 2001-02, Oak Hill Academy won The Les Schwab Invitational against Mater Dei High School from Santa Ana, California, with Carmelo Anthony winning the tournament MVP.
2001: Highest-selling jersey in the NBA
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony became the first Knicks player with the highest-selling jersey in the NBA, based on sales at the NBA Store and NBAstore.com, since the league started tracking jersey sales in 2001.
2002: Played for Syracuse University
Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University, during the 2002–03 season.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game
In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played in the McDonald's All-American Game, scoring 19 points and winning the Sprite Slam Jam dunk contest.
June 26, 2003: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets
On June 26, 2003, Carmelo Anthony's NBA career began when he 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 an 80–72 home win against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
2003: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony entered the NBA draft after one season at Syracuse and was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets.
2003: Guided Orangemen to NCAA Tournament Title
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title and earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.
2003: First 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: NBA Draft
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony was drafted into the NBA. During the same year, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were also drafted.
2003: National Championship and NCAA Tournament's 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: Declared for the NBA draft
In 2003, after accomplishing everything he set out to do in one season, Carmelo Anthony chose to leave Syracuse and declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.
2003: Win season series against Celtics
On March 31, 2013, with a win against the Boston Celtics, the Knicks won the season series against the Celtics (3–1) for the first time since the 2003–04 season.
February 9, 2004: Reached 1,000 Career Points
On February 9, 2004, against the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in NBA history with a 20-point effort in an 86–83 win.
February 13, 2004: Participated in Got Milk? Rookie Challenge
On February 13, 2004, Carmelo Anthony participated in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend.
March 10, 2004: Named NBA Player of the Week
From March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week
March 14, 2004: Named NBA Player of the Week
From March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week
March 30, 2004: Scored 41 Points Against Seattle SuperSonics
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: Named NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week
April 10, 2004: Named NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week
December 4, 2004: Reached 2,000 Career Points
On December 4, 2004, versus the Miami Heat, 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 Baltimore residents 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: Publication of "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, providing an autobiography from his Baltimore upbringing to the NBA.
2004: Marijuana Citation
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession, although the charges were later dropped.
2004: Won Bronze Medal in Olympics
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: Donation to Tsunami Relief Efforts
In 2004, following the tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts.
2004: Playoff Appearance
In the 2004 NBA playoffs, the Nuggets faced the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, resulting in a loss for Anthony's first career playoff game.
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 recorded his 1,000th career rebound.
2005: Appearance in Common's Music Video
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be" from the album Be.
2005: Donations to Charity
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston on January 8 and 9, respectively.
2005: Clutch Performer Recognition
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 during the 2005-06 season. Dave McMenamin of ESPN highlighted Anthony as a contender to Kobe Bryant for the title of "Mr. Clutch".
2005: MVP of Got Milk? Rookie Challenge Game
In 2005, playing in front of his home fans of Denver, Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 31 points to become the MVP of the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge game.
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 Houston.
January 16, 2006: USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
On January 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was named the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year after his performance at the FIBA World Championship.
January 18, 2006: Anthony gives Nuggets 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 maintained to win the game.
March 13, 2006: Anthony wins Player of the Week
Carmelo Anthony was awarded NBA Player of the Week honors for the week of March 13, 2006, to March 19, 2006, recognizing his performance during that period.
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 point total over 5,000. He became the second youngest player to reach this milestone.
March 19, 2006: Anthony wins Player of the Week
Carmelo Anthony was awarded NBA Player of the Week honors for the week of March 13, 2006, to March 19, 2006, recognizing his performance during that period.
August 23, 2006: U.S. Scoring Record at FIBA World Championship
On August 23, 2006, Carmelo Anthony set the U.S. scoring record with 35 points against Italy in the FIBA World Championship.
December 14, 2006: Opening of Youth Development Center
On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore.
December 16, 2006: Knicks-Nuggets Brawl Suspension
On December 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was involved in a brawl during a game between the Knicks and Nuggets at Madison Square Garden, resulting in a 15-game suspension for him.
2006: Charitable Donations Ranking
For charitable contributions totaling $4,282,000, Carmelo Anthony was listed as number eight in "The Giving Back 30 List of Largest Charitable Donations by Celebrities in 2006".
2006: Partnership with Hemelgarn Racing
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing in the IndyCar Series season, campaigning a car driven by P.J. Chesson. Two cars under the moniker "Car-Melo" qualified for the 2006 Indianapolis 500, but the team dismantled after a crash.
2006: Defeated 2006 World Champion Spain
In 2006, The United States defeated 2006 World Champion Spain, with Anthony scoring 13 points.
2006: Most points in 5 straight games since Kobe Bryant
On April 8, 2013, it was mentioned that no NBA player had scored at least 35 points in five straight games since Kobe Bryant in the 2006–07 season.
February 2, 2007: Anthony involved in a minor car accident
On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J. R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident. The car driven by Smith belonged to Anthony, and neither player was injured.
March 7, 2007: Birth of Son Kiyan
On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez's son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, was born.
2007: FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, Carmelo Anthony was a member of Team USA at the FIBA Americas Championship, where the team went undefeated, winning 10 games.
January 24, 2008: Anthony named to NBA All-Star Game as starter
On January 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was selected to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game, this time as a starter. He was the leading vote-getter among Western Conference forwards.
April 14, 2008: Arrest for DUI
On April 14, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, leading to a two-game suspension by the Nuggets.
December 10, 2008: Anthony ties NBA record for points in one quarter
On December 10, 2008, in a home game against the Timberwolves, Carmelo Anthony tied George Gervin's record for the most points scored in a single quarter in NBA history with 33 points in the third quarter. He finished the game with 45 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
2008: Gold Medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony played in the Beijing Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal with Team USA. He scored 21 points against Argentina, setting USA Olympic game records for made free throws and free throw percentage.
2008: Member of 2008 U.S. Olympic team
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was a member of the U.S. Olympic team.
2008: Professional Athlete of the Year Award
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was awarded the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's Professional Athlete of the Year award.
2008: Won Gold Medal in Olympics
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
January 4, 2009: Anthony breaks bone in hand
On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers. He opted for a splint rather than surgery, estimating a recovery time of three to four weeks.
January 2009: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Selection
In January 2009, Carmelo Anthony was selected as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's professional athlete of the year for 2008.
January 30, 2009: Anthony returns 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 14, 2009: Induction Banquet Headliner
On April 14, 2009, Carmelo Anthony and wrestler Henry Cejudo were chosen as the special award headliners for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet.
April 2009: Named to ESPN RISE's all-decade team
In April 2009, Carmelo Anthony was named to the ESPN RISE's all-decade team.
April 29, 2009: Anthony wins his first playoff series
On April 29, 2009, Carmelo Anthony secured his first playoff series victory as the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Hornets at home, with Anthony scoring a playoff career-high 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 All-Star starter
On January 21, 2010, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. This was Anthony's third All-Star appearance and second as a starter.
March 26, 2010: Anthony makes game-winning shot against Raptors
On March 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Toronto Raptors after missing his initial attempt.
July 10, 2010: Wedding to La La Vazquez
On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married La La Vazquez at Cipriani's in New York City. The ceremony was filmed by VH1 for a reality series called 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 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: Led Nuggets to Playoffs
Until 2010, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year, the team won two division titles in that span.
February 22, 2011: Anthony traded to the New York Knicks
On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks along with Chauncey Billups in a multi-player deal.
2011: Jersey Number with New York Knicks
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony started wearing jersey number 7 while playing for the New York Knicks.
2011: Traded to the New York Knicks
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks days before the NBA trade deadline.
January 2012: Honored as one of the 35 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
On December 3, 2012, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period November 26 to December 2, 2012.
December 3, 2012: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On December 3, 2012, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period November 26 to December 2, 2012.
2012: Guest Appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off comics
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony participated in a merchandising cooperation with Nickelodeon for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, where he has several guest appearances as a comic character in the Amazing Adventures spin-off comics to the TV series.
2012: Won Gold Medal in Olympics
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team at 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 Points against Portland
On January 1, Carmelo Anthony recorded 45 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in a loss to Portland. This was part of the criteria for the second Player of the Week award for games played from December 31, 2012, to January 6, 2013.
January 6, 2013: Second Player of the Week
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, after leading the team to a 2-1 record, and recording a league-best 36.0 points per game.
January 7, 2013: Second Player of the Week
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, after leading the team to a 2-1 record, and recording a league-best 36.0 points per game.
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, 2013.
January 30, 2013: Knicks' team-record with 30 straight 20-point games
On January 30, 2013, against the Orlando Magic, Carmelo Anthony set the Knicks' team-record with 30 straight 20-point games, breaking Richie Guerin's old record of 29 games.
March 29, 2013: Victory over the 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: Win against the 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.
April 2, 2013: 50 points against the 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 tallied their 12th straight win
On April 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points and 12 rebounds, as the Knicks tallied their 12th straight win in a 125–120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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 he lead the Knicks to a 4–0 record.
April 11, 2013: Loss to the Bulls ending the winning streak
On April 11, 2013, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Bulls, with Anthony scoring 36 points and 19 rebounds, setting 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, after leading the team to a 3-1 record.
May 23, 2013: Named to the All-NBA Second Team
On May 23, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team, marking the second time in his career that he made the Second Team.
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 Anthony's strong individual performance.
2013: Missed NBA playoffs for the first time
For the 2013–14 season, Carmelo Anthony averaged 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in a league-leading 38.7 minutes per game, but would miss the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career.
2013: Appearance in Chinese film "Amazing"
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony, along with Dwight Howard and Scottie Pippen, appeared in the Chinese film Amazing, a joint venture between the NBA and Shanghai Film Group Corporation.
January 24, 2014: Career-High 62 Points
On January 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 62 points in a game 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
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 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 winning record at the start of the year
At the start of 2014, the Knicks went 4–1, including big wins against previous season finalists Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.
2014: Cameo Appearance on Sons of Anarchy
In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of the FX series Sons of Anarchy as a henchman to Moses Cartwright.
January 22, 2015: Named as a starter in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game
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 the North American Soccer League expansion club Puerto Rico FC, viewing it as community outreach and a long-term investment.
January 20, 2016: Passed Larry Bird in career points
On January 20, 2016, Carmelo Anthony recorded 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, while passing Larry Bird for 31st place in career points scored during the Knicks' 118–111 overtime win against the Jazz.
March 9, 2016: Passed Clyde Drexler in career scoring list
In the team's 128–97 victory against the Phoenix Suns on March 9, 2016, 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 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: Eclipsed 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, also becoming the 29th player in NBA history to hit the scoring milestone.
December 25, 2016: Moved past Elgin Baylor on NBA 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 when he scored 29 points.
2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Film
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony had several guest appearances in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, namely in the action film.
2016: Third Gold Medal at the Rio Olympics
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony played in his fourth consecutive Olympics in Rio, winning his third gold medal with Team USA. He became the first player in US men's basketball history to achieve this feat and became Team USA's all-time leader in rebounds. Anthony was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year along with Kevin Durant.
2016: Separation from La La Vazquez
Shortly after the end of the 2016-17 regular season, TMZ reported that La La had moved out of the couple's apartment, and they were living separately.
January 11, 2017: Moved past Robert Parish in NBA career scoring
In a January 11, 2017, 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 25 points in the second 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 Hall of Famers Willis Reed and Allan Houston.
January 29, 2017: Season-high 45 points against the Atlanta Hawks
On January 29, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points, his first 40-point game of the season, in a quadruple-overtime 142–139 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
February 12, 2017: Moved past Charles Barkley in NBA 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: Replacement for Kevin Love on the 2017 NBA All-Star Game
On February 15, 2017, Carmelo Anthony was announced as the replacement for Kevin Love on the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, thus gaining his tenth All-Star appearance.
February 25, 2017: Last 30 point game with the Knicks
On February 25, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored over 30 points for the last time as a New York Knicks player.
March 12, 2017: Scored 10,000 points for two franchises
On March 12, 2017, in a 120–112 loss to Knicks cross-town rivals Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony became only the third player to score 10,000 points for two franchises.
September 25, 2017: Trade 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: Passes Allen Iverson on NBA All-Time Scoring List
On November 9, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list, moving to 24th place. He scored 28 points in the game.
November 26, 2017: Passes Ray Allen on NBA All-Time Scoring List
On November 26, 2017, Carmelo Anthony surpassed Ray Allen on the NBA all-time scoring list, advancing to 23rd place.
December 11, 2017: Passes Vince Carter on NBA All-Time Scoring List
On December 11, 2017, Carmelo Anthony moved past Vince Carter for 22nd place on the NBA all-time scoring list.
2017: Trade Demand
In 2017, Carmelo Anthony demanded a trade due to multiple conflicts with then-team president Phil Jackson. He initially only wanted 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.
2017: End of Jersey Number with New York Knicks
In 2017, Carmelo Anthony ended wearing jersey number 7 while playing for the New York Knicks.
January 27, 2018: Reaches 25,000 Career Points
On January 27, 2018, Carmelo Anthony became the 21st NBA player to score 25,000 career points.
March 19, 2018: Passes Reggie Miller on NBA Career Scoring List
On March 19, 2018, Carmelo Anthony scored 15 points in a victory over the Toronto Raptors, surpassing Reggie Miller for 19th place on the NBA career scoring list, bringing his total to 25,289 points.
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. The move was primarily a cost-cutting measure for the Thunder.
August 13, 2018: Signs with the Houston Rockets
On August 13, 2018, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets, coached by his former Knicks coach, Mike D'Antoni.
November 8, 2018: Last NBA Game Before Trail Blazers
On November 8, 2018, Carmelo Anthony played his last NBA game before signing with the Trail Blazers.
December 2018: Reconciliation with La La
In December 2018, Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez reconciled.
2018: Thirteen Shoes Released in Melo Line
As of 2018, thirteen shoes have been released in the Melo line.
2018: Playoff drought
In 2018, it was noted that during Carmelo Anthony's seven seasons with the Knicks, the team won only one playoff series.
January 22, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bulls
On January 22, 2019, the Rockets traded Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls. This trade allowed the Rockets to alleviate luxury-tax penalties.
November 19, 2019: Signs with the Portland Trail Blazers and Debut
On November 19, 2019, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. On the same day, he debuted with 10 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
2019: Maurice Lucas Award
In 2019, Carmelo Anthony was the recipient of the Maurice Lucas Award
January 1, 2020: Season-High Against New York Knicks
On January 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.
August 1, 2020: NBA Restart Game
On August 1, 2020, in the Portland Trail Blazers' first game of the NBA restart, Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points against the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 10, 2020: Passes Havlicek and Pierce on NBA Career Scoring Ladder
On August 10, 2020, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points, passing John Havlicek and Paul Pierce on the NBA career scoring ladder, reaching a total of 26,411 points.
August 13, 2020: Recipient of the 2019-20 Maurice Lucas Award
On August 13, 2020, just before the team's last game in the NBA restart against the Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony was named the recipient of the 2019–20 Maurice Lucas Award.
November 2020: Re-signs with the Trail Blazers
In November 2020, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a one-year contract.
2020: Sells New York Property
In 2020, Carmelo Anthony sold his property in New York.
January 1, 2021: Passes Tim Duncan on NBA Career Scoring List
On January 1, 2021, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 18 points, passing Tim Duncan for 14th place on the NBA career scoring list.
April 2021: Launch of Creative 7 Production Company
In April 2021, Carmelo Anthony launched a production company called Creative 7, named after his New York Knicks jersey number 7.
June 2021: La La Files for Divorce
In June 2021, La La Vazquez filed for divorce from Carmelo Anthony.
August 6, 2021: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 6, 2021, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Carmelo Anthony was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing him as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
January 28, 2022: Reaches 28,000 Career Points
On January 28, 2022, Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, 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 NBA game, scoring ten points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
2022: Publication of "Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope"
In 2022, Carmelo Anthony wrote a New York Times bestselling memoir titled "Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope" co-written with D. Watkins, detailing his early life in Brooklyn and Baltimore, and his experiences leading up to the NBA draft.
May 22, 2023: Retirement Announcement
On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA.
November 2023: Launch of "7PM in Brooklyn" Podcast
In November 2023, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero launched a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & the Kid Mero.
2025: Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2025, Carmelo Anthony was inducted twice into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both as an individual player and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.
2025: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2025, Carmelo Anthony will be eligible for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and has been announced as a member of that year's induction class.
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