Chris Paul, Kevin Durant Pay Tribute to Carmelo Anthony After He Announces Retirement

It’s been a great career for Carmelo Anthony as he officially hangs up his jersey away from the game of basketball by announcing his retirement earlier today.

Thank you #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/4au8cOd13s

— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) May 22, 2023

Anthony finished his career as a 10x all-star, 6x all-NBA player, 1x scoring champion, 1x NCAA champion, and 11th on the all-time scoring list.

A couple of his friends, as well as current Suns players Chris Paul and Kevin Durant, paid tribute to him by posting funny and awesome pictures of Anthony throughout the years.

Kevin Durant with a series of IG stories after Carmelo Anthony’s retirement announcement.

It includes when Melo commented “Ya milk dud head a**!!!!! Lmfao”on a bald photo of KD 🤣 pic.twitter.com/X11NFRq1gw

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 22, 2023

Future Hall of Famer!! Salute @carmeloanthony 🫡 #StayMe7o pic.twitter.com/ssRFzzzQUh

— Chris Paul (@CP3) May 22, 2023

Both players have been friends with Anthony for a long time, especially during their times on Team USA. Paul in particular has been friends with Anthony going back to when he first entered the league as them two along with LeBron James and former NBA legend Dwyane Wade.

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Congratulations to Carmelo Anthony on a great NBA career and it’s only a matter of time before he’s in the Hall-of-Fame.