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Kiyan Anthony Sends Personal Message to Carmelo Anthony Ahead of Career-Defining Weekend

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Elie Deglaoui | Last updated Sep 5, 2025 11:13 AM ET

This weekend, basketball legend Carmelo Anthony will earn one more honor following the conclusion of his NBA career by being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

The news that Anthony would be inducted broke earlier this year, but after this weekend, he will officially become a Hall of Famer and join many of the greatest players to ever step onto a basketball court.

Ahead of his induction, the 10-time All-Star received a personal message from his son, Kiyan, who spoke about the impact he has made on him both on and off the court.

"Yo, Pops, it's Kiy. You've been a Hall of Famer to me my whole life. All of that hard work, every day, you grinding, nobody seeing you work as hard as you do, everybody take you for granted, it doesn't go unnoticed. I've seen everything, and I appreciate you for paving the way for me, taking on this next legacy. I know I'm in good hands, because you gonna be right by my side," Anthony said in a voice over of a highlight video posted by The Players' Tribune on Instagram. "I just want to tell you how proud I am. Seeing you getting inducted into the Hall of Fame means everything to me. I appreciate you for everything, so keep going and doing better. Love you, pops."

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The Brooklyn native is part of a Hall of Fame class that also includes Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore.

Carmelo Anthony Made an Impact During His Basketball Career

Anthony played 19 NBA seasons with numerous teams, though he is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks.

During his career, Anthony was a 10-time All-Star, a six-time All-NBA selection and the 2012-13 scoring champion. However, a lot of his success also goes beyond his time in the NBA.

The 6-foot-7 forward was also a fantastic collegiate and Olympic athlete. In his only year at Syracuse, Anthony established himself as one of the best basketball players in the world and led the school to a national championship. Additionally, he earned four Olympic medals, including gold in 2008, 2012 and 2016.

At his peak, Anthony was a dominant offensive player and one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen. He was a fantastic player in each level of the sport, and it is only fitting that he becomes immortalized as a member of the Hall of Fame.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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