Photo: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via GettyLike father, like son.NBA legendCarmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan has the chance to follow in his dad’s footsteps after the 15-year-oldreceived a basketball scholarshipto Syracuse, where his dad won the NCAA championship in 2003.Though he’s just a sophomore, the 6'5" Kiyan has been playingon the varsity teamat Christ the King High School in Queens, New York. The Brooklyn native will be graduating in the class of 2025, and if he accepts the offer, he’d be in Syracuse’s class of ‘29.“Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Syracuse University! #GOORANGE,” Kiyan wrote on his Twitter announcement on Sunday.His dad, 38, alsoshared the exciting news on his Instagram Story, writing, “Just the beginning.“The 10-time NBA All-Star has played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and most recently, the Los Angeles Lakers. After a difficult season of injuries, Carmelo iscurrently a free agent.Equally as excited as Carmelo is Kiyan’s momLa La Anthony, 40, who called herself the “proudest mom on the planet” as she shared a series of photos of Kiyanposing with multiple Syracuse-themed balloon displays.Shareif Ziyadat/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Your hard work and dedication is paying off. You are my son, my best friend, & my hero@kiyananthony…to get a scholarship offer at 15 yrs old from the school your dad won a championship with is mind blowing…” she wrote. “Keep GOD first and everything else will follow… thank you@syracuseu🏀I LOVE YOU & I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR#1FAN!!”
Photo: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty
Like father, like son.NBA legendCarmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan has the chance to follow in his dad’s footsteps after the 15-year-oldreceived a basketball scholarshipto Syracuse, where his dad won the NCAA championship in 2003.Though he’s just a sophomore, the 6'5” Kiyan has been playingon the varsity teamat Christ the King High School in Queens, New York. The Brooklyn native will be graduating in the class of 2025, and if he accepts the offer, he’d be in Syracuse’s class of ‘29.“Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Syracuse University! #GOORANGE,” Kiyan wrote on his Twitter announcement on Sunday.His dad, 38, alsoshared the exciting news on his Instagram Story, writing, “Just the beginning.“The 10-time NBA All-Star has played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and most recently, the Los Angeles Lakers. After a difficult season of injuries, Carmelo iscurrently a free agent.Equally as excited as Carmelo is Kiyan’s momLa La Anthony, 40, who called herself the “proudest mom on the planet” as she shared a series of photos of Kiyanposing with multiple Syracuse-themed balloon displays.Shareif Ziyadat/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Your hard work and dedication is paying off. You are my son, my best friend, & my hero@kiyananthony…to get a scholarship offer at 15 yrs old from the school your dad won a championship with is mind blowing…” she wrote. “Keep GOD first and everything else will follow… thank you@syracuseu🏀I LOVE YOU & I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR#1FAN!!”
Like father, like son.
NBA legendCarmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan has the chance to follow in his dad’s footsteps after the 15-year-oldreceived a basketball scholarshipto Syracuse, where his dad won the NCAA championship in 2003.
Though he’s just a sophomore, the 6'5” Kiyan has been playingon the varsity teamat Christ the King High School in Queens, New York. The Brooklyn native will be graduating in the class of 2025, and if he accepts the offer, he’d be in Syracuse’s class of ‘29.
“Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Syracuse University! #GOORANGE,” Kiyan wrote on his Twitter announcement on Sunday.
His dad, 38, alsoshared the exciting news on his Instagram Story, writing, “Just the beginning.”
The 10-time NBA All-Star has played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and most recently, the Los Angeles Lakers. After a difficult season of injuries, Carmelo iscurrently a free agent.
Equally as excited as Carmelo is Kiyan’s momLa La Anthony, 40, who called herself the “proudest mom on the planet” as she shared a series of photos of Kiyanposing with multiple Syracuse-themed balloon displays.
Shareif Ziyadat/Getty
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Your hard work and dedication is paying off. You are my son, my best friend, & my hero@kiyananthony…to get a scholarship offer at 15 yrs old from the school your dad won a championship with is mind blowing…” she wrote. “Keep GOD first and everything else will follow… thank you@syracuseu🏀I LOVE YOU & I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR#1FAN!!”
source: people.com
