Carmelo Anthony

Guide Note:

Carmelo Anthony is an All-Star small forward playing for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. A high school standout, Anthony lead the Syracuse Orangemen to a Final Four appearance while still a freshman. He was selected to the Denver Nuggets as the third overall pick in 2003.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: May 29, 1984
2. Birth Place: Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York
3. Jersey Number: 15
4. Named the Big East Conference Freshman of the Year
5. Height: 6'8"
6. Weight: 230 lbs
7. Attended Syracuse University
8. 2003: Drafted by Denver Nuggets
9. Member of Team USA

Carmelo Anthony attended Towson Catholic High School in Baltimore, Maryland. After three years he transferred to Oak Hill Academy where he became an McDonald's All-American Team player and won the Sprite sponsored slam dunk contest. He opted to attend Syracuse University and helped the Orangemen to its first national title in 2003. At the end of the season, Anthony declared himself eligible for the draft.

The small forward from Brooklyn was the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft behind LeBron James and Darko Milicic. He entered the NBA after leading Syracuse University to their first NCAA tournament title. He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the All-Star team in his second season. In 2008, Anthony was arrested for suspicion of driving Under the influence.