Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. |
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Carmelo Kyam Anthony |
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| Nickname | Melo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 8” |
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| Weight | 109 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Towson Catholic High School, Towson, Maryland, U.S.A. |
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| College | Syracuse University, New York, United States |
Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
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| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight | ||||
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
| Affairs/Girlfriends | La La Vasquez | ||||
| Wife | La La Vasquez | ||||
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Family
| Father | Carmelo Iriarte (Died of Liver failure when Carmelo was 2 years old) |
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| Mother | Mary Anthony |
| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican (Father), African-American (Mother) |
| Hobbies | Music & Video Games |
Career
| NBA Debut | October 29, 2003 |
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| Trainer | Idan Ravin |
| Position | Small Forward |
| Current Team (2016) | New York Knicks |
| Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Being the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, right after LeBron James #1 and Darko Milicic #2. |
Favourites
| Favorite NBA Player | Michael Jordan |
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| Favorite TV Show | G.I.Joe |
| Favorite Film | Casino (1995) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Carmelo Anthony does not smoke. | |
| 2. Carmelo Anthony drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Like Michael Jordan, Carmelo was cut from his high school team as a freshman. | |
| 4. Anthony won the 2002 High School all American slam dunk contest. | |
| 5. Carmelo Anthony has been named The Big East Rookie of the week 10 times, surpassing Allen Iverson’s record. | |
| 6. In 2006, Anthony faced a 15-game suspension for an on-court brawl with the New York Knicks. | |
| 7. Anthony is afraid of cats. | |
| 8. He led Syracuse University to their first-ever NCAA championship. | |
| 9. A sandwich named "The Melo" is sold at New York’s Carnegie Deli Restaurant for around $22. | |
| 10. In 2013, Carmelo started a luxury lifestyle magazine called 'Haute Life.' | |
| 11. Anthony's 33-point game against Texas set an NCAA tournament record for most points by a freshman. | |
| 12. Carmelo got a scar above his left eyebrow at age 4 from falling off a speaker. | |
| 13. Carmelo Anthony is the only player to be the cover athlete for all 3 EA Sports Basketball franchises. |