Fans still remember Carmelo Anthony’s farewell video in the back of their minds. He bid adieu to a colorful 19-season NBA career. The decision had to be tough. After all, Melo dedicated his life to being the best basketball player he could possibly be. He succeeded in his dreams, earning the mantle as one of the greatest scorers in all of basketball. But the time came for him to step away for good. However, he still has a connection to the sport, only it comes through the eyes of his son, Kiyan.

Watching his father master the craft and earn his flowers inspired the same love within the sophomore talent. He leaned on basketball early, following Carmelo Anthony in NBA locker rooms. Recently, a picture went viral and had fans feeling nostalgic.

Carmelo Anthony and Kiyan have come a long way

Melo left behind a stunning legacy as an NBA legend. He was a microwave scorer, cementing his tale in whichever city he went to. His most notable time came with the New York Knicks. The 39-year-old played in the biggest market and was the most popular superstar on the court. A 10-time All-Star, 2013 scoring champion, and the recognition as NBA’s Top 75 player, Carmelo Anthony carved an enlightening career in the NBA.

But now that he has decided to retire, his next chapter begins. One that sees him be a mentor to his 16-year-old son, Kiyan Anthony. He has seen his father carve up defenses and build an NBA tale through his hard work. Fortunately, he was among the stars from an early age. A click, in particular, is going viral of the young Anthony in the 2010 All-Star locker room.

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He was on Carmelo Anthony’s lap, still innocent and unaware of what the future would hold. Fast forward to 13 years later, and Kiyan Anthony is on his very own journey to engrave a career in the sport. The 6’4″ guard has scouts on notice with his sublime offensive arsenal. Much like his father, he is relentless when it comes to scoring points. As his rankings and interest grow expeditiously, the 16-year-old is unfazed by the looming shadow cast by his NBA father.

Carmelo Anthony has passed the baton onto the shoulders of the young Kiyan. He is driven to make his NBA dreams come true. Yes, a legacy rests on the shoulders of the young man. However, his response to the suffocating pressure has been nothing short of remarkable. Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Syracuse, and more colleges have expressed interest in the Long Island Lutheran Guard.

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All that is left is to observe how Kiyan Anthony takes the next step.

NBA fans react to Melo and his son’s nostalgic picture

NBA Twitter was baffled at just how quickly time flew by. It only seemed like yesterday that Kiyan Murray was an infant merely picking up the basketball. But it has been 13 years since he was a spectator to his father’s greatness. His growth spurt left the fans shaken as they reacted to the magic of time.

Fans also noticed Kiyan Anthony’s resemblance to his mother, La La Anthony.

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