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Carmelo Anthony was born on
29th May
1984 in New York City, New York. He plays as a No. 15 small forward
for the Denver Nuggets. He stands 6-8 tall (2.03m) and weighs 220
pounds (99.8 kg). He was selected in the first round (third overall)
by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA draft after his freshman year
at Syracuse. As a freshman, he averaged 22.2 points and 10.0
rebounds. His points and rebounds ranked 16th and 19th
in nation respectively. He led his team in scoring in 24 of 35 games
and recorded 22 double-doubles. Anthony also led his team in
scoring, rebounding, minutes played, field goals made and attempted
and free throws made and attempted. He scored 20 points, 10 rebounds
and seven assists in the National Championship game against
Kansas.
In a victory over Texas, he delivered a season-high 33 points and 14
rebounds. In six NCAA Tournament games, he averaged 20.2 points and
9.8 rebounds. He registered 29 points and season-high-tying 15
rebounds in Big East Tournament against Connecticut. Anthony tallied
career-high 15 rebounds twice against
Georgetown
and Connecticut. In college debut, he recorded 11 rebounds and 27
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Anthony attended
Towson Catholic High
School (Towson, Md.), then Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)
As a senior, he led
Oak Hill Academy
to a 32-1 record and a No. 3 final national ranking in USA Today. He
also earned First Team All-America honors by USA Today and PARADE.
Anthony was also named McDonald’s All-American Team. In the
McDonald’s All-American Game, he scored 19 points and assisted the
East to victory. As junior at
Towson
Catholic
High School,
he was named Player of the Year in Baltimore. He also earned
All-Metro Player of the Year honors by the
Baltimore
Sun. |
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Strength:
Anthony is a living legend who exhibits outstanding athleticism.
Though he lacks leaping ability, he possesses a quick first
step. Due to his cat like body control and agility, he slashes
the ball very well. He knows how to make the plays spectacular.
To set-up his drive to the basket, his rapidity and fast foot
work helps him to achieve separation from his defenders. He has
long arms, which are responsible for the solid rebounds. He can
shoot from mid-range or behind the 3-point line. Anthony feels
the game in his blood, which makes him all the more meticulous
towards the sport. He is a fitness freak and has really worked
hard to develop his upper body strength. He has all the
requisites to be a solid passer. |
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Weaknesses:
Though Anthony is a good passer, but on the defensive front
specifically the perimeter defense (lateral quickness and
footwork) he really has to improve. He is undoubtedly a ruling
scorer but doesn’t play in unison. Seldom he involve his
teammates in the offense. Like most young players he has a
tendency to throw up questionable attempts. Still he has to
settle himself as an offensive player. His ball handling is good
enough but as far ball protection is concerned he needs to
improve his turnovers. While on the field, he tends to become a
little showy to prove his superiority. His jumper also needs
some improvements. |
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