Basketball Icon Carmelo Anthony Declares His Departure from NBA; Expresses Mixed Emotions

Longtime NBA player Carmelo Anthony has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 38.

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Anthony, who recently played for the Los Angeles Lakers, shared a nostalgic video on Instagram, reflecting on his career.

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The video, set to the song "All That I Got Is You" by Ghostface Killah, traced his journey from his humble beginnings to NBA stardom.

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Anthony expressed gratitude to the communities he represented, the fans who supported him, and credited the sport for providing him purpose.

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He conveyed his excitement for the future despite the bittersweet farewell to the NBA

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In the video, he also addressed his son, Kiyan, expressing hope that he will carry on his legacy.

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Celebrities and NBA players left messages in the comment section to show support and admiration for the ten-time NBA All-Star.

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Fans also expressed their gratitude, sharing their personal experiences of watching Anthony play over the years

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Anthony posted another video on Instagram with the caption "Stay true to your dream and it will become your legacy."

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Despite not having a championship ring, fans acknowledged Anthony as a people's champion.

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