Carmelo Anthony has announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons.
Former No. 3 overall pick and 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announced on Monday that he is retiring from the game of basketball after 19 seasons. Anthony, 38, did not play in the league this season, and informed the world of his decision in a video released on social media.
"I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball on the court and a dream of something more," Anthony said."But basketball was my outlet, my purpose was strong, my communities, the cities I represented with pride, and the fans that supported me along the way. I am forever grateful for those people and places, because they made me Carmelo Anthony.
"But now the time has come for me to say goodbye -- to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride. But this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited about what the future holds for me. When people ask what I believe my legacy is, it's not my feats on the court that come to mind, nor the awards or praise, because my story has always been more than basketball.
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