Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend and one of the league's most prolific scorers, retires after 19 seasons
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Anthony’s legacy has long been secure: He ends his playing days after being selected as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history, a 10-time All-Star, a past scoring champion and a six-time All-NBA selection.
Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday.
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Carmelo Anthony says goodbye to basketball at 38: “I am excited about what the future holds for me” - Infobae
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Carmelo Anthony says goodbye to basketball at 38: “I am excited about what the future holds for me” - Infobae
Carmelo Anthony says goodbye to basketball at 38: “I am excited about what the future holds for me” - Infobae
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Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19-year career
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Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19-year career
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Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19-year career