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Anthony was a skilled
child both in basketball and football. Moreover his 6-8 height was an
additional advantage. He attended Towson Catholic High School (Towson,
Md.), then Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia). Oak Hill
Academy offered excellent sports program. In his senior year at Oak
Hill, he decided to pursue basketball game as his career. He refined his
moves and athletic skills following the expertise of NBA All-Star
Tracy McGrady.
He played in the McDonald's All-American Team. Anthony was named top
high school player of the year by the magazines like Basketball America
and Parade. He also earned the media’s attention. After witnessing his
growing demand he showed an inclination to join NBA. But his mother
suppressed his thoughts. After joining the Syracuse University he
polished his skills with the assistance of coach Jim Boeheim. He led his
club, Orangemen to win a National Championship title. Anthony started
the games as small forward at
Syracuse University.
He led his team to victories against
Penn, Auburn,
Oklahoma
State, and Texas before facing Kentucky in the final. In his final
season with the
Syracuse, Anthony
scored 20 points
and registered10 rebounds and 7 assists and earned NCAA Title for his
team. Anthony was named the 2003 NCAA Final Four MVP and was voted
Freshman of the Year. In July 2003, he was picked third by the
Denver Nuggets,
just behind Darko Milicic and
LeBron James.
In the first half of the rookie season in the Nuggets uniform, Anthony
posted outstanding numbers. But unfortunately, he was not selected to
compete in the NBA All-Star Game in February 2004. His high-flying dunks
and unbelievable statistical records show that he is definitely a
prospective Hall of Famer. |
