After 19 NBA seasons of a first-ballot Hall of Fame career, Carmelo Anthony officially announced his retirement.
Thank you #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/4au8cOd13s
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) May 22, 2023
Always one of the most popular and respected players around the NBA, tributes poured in from players, teams, former coaches and more. That started with his close friend LeBron James, who posted an Instagram story.
Kevin Durant also used Instagram stories to pay tribute in a hysterical way.
Kevin Durant with a series of IG stories after Carmelo Anthony’s retirement announcement.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 22, 2023
It includes when Melo commented “Ya milk dud head a**!!!!! Lmfao”on a bald photo of KD 🤣 pic.twitter.com/X11NFRq1gw
Beyond those two stars, tributes poured in, here is just a sampling.
Thank you for pushing me higher and congratulations on a legendary career 💪🏾🙌🏾 #STAYME7O @carmeloanthony pic.twitter.com/vk5700C6XD
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 22, 2023
A nightmare to defend and a pleasure to play with. Congratulations @carmeloanthony on an incredible career. You're a great player and an even better person. Enjoy this next chapter! pic.twitter.com/2WEQ91pyLY
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) May 22, 2023
Appreciate you Champ💯🙏🏾🫡 #STAYME70 https://t.co/Pij1d8xLiv
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 22, 2023
Thank you @carmeloanthony for all you gave to the game. It truly was an honor to compete against you 🍷#STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/2Ne8YJSkSb
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) May 22, 2023
💐💐💐 A legend https://t.co/fCstWttwVD
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) May 22, 2023
That time Melo dropped a career-high 62 points in The Garden 🔥🔥🔥
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 22, 2023
Celebrating 7️⃣ | #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/yMNWBgGZi9
Congratulations on a historic career & thank you, #STAYME70 💛 pic.twitter.com/wNXpCF3sgw
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 22, 2023
Congratulations @carmeloanthony 💪🏽
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) May 22, 2023
Top 10 scorer in hoops history.
Top 10 Denver Nugget.
3x Gold Medal Olympian.
Legendary Syracuse Orangeman.
Helluva career! pic.twitter.com/EcHX1ArZID
USA Basketball’s first 4x men’s Olympian, the first 4x men’s medalist & the first men’s player to win 3 Olympic gold medals.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) May 22, 2023
You are etched in basketball history, @carmeloanthony 🇺🇸 #USABfamily pic.twitter.com/BBHoNIIjZ0
Grateful for the competition.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 22, 2023
Congrats on a fantastic career, @carmeloanthony 👏 pic.twitter.com/Rq6J34md2j
