Hey everyone, I’ve been following this kid Kiyan Anthony for a while now, and let me tell you, this young man’s journey is something else. First off, I started noticing him because, well, he’s Carmelo Anthony’s son. You know, the Carmelo Anthony, the NBA legend? So, naturally, I was curious.
Initially, I watched some of his high school games online. I dug around, trying to find whatever footage I could get my hands on. This kid was playing for Long Island Lutheran High School, a serious powerhouse. I mean, every game was packed, intense. The pressure had to be immense.
Then I got more into it. I started tracking his stats. I found out he was averaging almost 20 points per game in the EYBL, some tough competition. That’s when I realized, this wasn’t just about being Carmelo’s son. This kid could ball.
I followed his social media a bit, too. He seemed pretty focused. All basketball, all the time. But there were also glimpses of him just being a regular teenager. It made him more relatable, you know? It is cool to see a normal kid’s life online.
What really got me hooked was when he committed to Syracuse. That’s where his dad became a legend! It felt like a full-circle moment. I started reading all these articles about the pressure he’s under, living up to his dad’s legacy. I even saw a quote where Kiyan said people always refer to him as “Carmelo Anthony’s son.” That must be tough, always being in someone’s shadow.
So I began actively following his progress at Syracuse, I watched every game I could. I cheered for him, not just because he’s Carmelo’s son, but because I genuinely started rooting for him as a player. He plays as a shooting guard and a forward. He has been a standout performer for his high school team and his AAU team, Team Melo. He is ranked as one of the top shooting guards in the class of 2025 by ESPN and other recruiting services.
I watched interviews with Carmelo talking about his son. Carmelo seemed so proud but also emphasized that Kiyan is his own person, making his own name. That’s the message I kept seeing: Kiyan is not just Carmelo’s son; he’s Kiyan.
Now, I’m just excited to see what he does next. I truly believe he has the talent and the drive to make it big. It’s not just about his dad’s legacy anymore. It’s about Kiyan’s own journey, his own story.
Here’s what I’ve learned from following Kiyan’s story so far:
- Talent runs in the family, but it takes hard work to make it your own. This kid has clearly inherited some serious skills, but he’s also putting in the hours to develop his own game.
- Pressure can either break you or make you stronger. Kiyan is under a microscope, but he seems to be handling it with grace and determination.
- It’s okay to be yourself, even when you have big shoes to fill. Kiyan is carving his own path, and that’s what makes his story so compelling.
What’s Next?
I’m keeping my eyes on Kiyan’s college career. I think he’s got a bright future ahead of him, and I can’t wait to see what he accomplishes. I am going to stick around and find out. This is going to be an interesting story to the end I think.
