Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday.

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

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Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony announces retirement

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years

Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years