Carmelo Anthony speaks about his Puerto Rican roots
Sep 3, 2024 · In a candid conversation, Carmelo Anthony, the renowned basketball superstar, opened up about a part of his life that has remained relatively unknown to the public – his Puerto Rican heritage. Raised in New York and later moving to Baltimore, Carmelo’s connection to his Puerto Rican roots was somewhat lost following the early passing of his ...
Carmelo Anthony On His Father Being Puerto Rican Young Lord: …
Feb 15, 2024 · Carmelo Anthony's Puerto Rican roots meant he was allowed to choose between Puerto Rico and the USA for international representation. Anthony thought he could play in the 2004 Olympics for Puerto Rico, but plans changed when most elite American athletes decided to …
Carmelo Anthony On Puerto Rican Roots - YouTube
Sep 20, 2024 · NBA & Olympic legend Carmelo Anthony reflects on his Puerto Rican heritage and feeling seen for his Latinidad while receiving the 2024 Sports Award from the 37th Hispanic Heritage Awards. 📺...
“Hurt Us”: Emotional Carmelo Anthony Gives Heartbreaking
Carmelo Anthony almost switched his allegiance. Even before representing Syracuse, Melo visited Puerto Rico and had the chance to also play for a team closer to his father’s roots.
Is Carmelo Anthony from Puerto Rico? Looking at Knicks …
Oct 1, 2023 · Yes, the 10-time All-Star is half-American and half-Puerto Rican. His Puerto Rican roots can be traced back to his father, Carmelo Iriarteas, as discussed in an interview with ESPN Deportes'...
Why Carmelo Anthony provided emotional testimony in a $500M …
Jan 23, 2025 · The NBA great may seem like an unusual witness in an antitrust trial, but Anthony’s roots to Puerto Rico and soccer run deep. He shared with the jury how his fondness for the sport was linked to ...
Carmelo Anthony wants to raise $1 million for Puerto Rico
Sep 22, 2017 · Carmelo Anthony desperately wants to help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, and he’d like you to help him do that. Anthony, whose father was from Puerto Rico, started a YouCaring...
As Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA, We Remember How He …
May 22, 2023 · Carmelo Anthony has officially retired from basketball. The NBA All-Star made the announcement on social media Monday morning (May 22) with a video montage and a message to his fans.
The world should know Carmelo Anthony is also Afro-Latino and Puerto …
Aug 25, 2016 · In the eyes of millions, Anthony was seen as a black athlete expressing solidarity with other black athletes. Yet to the eyes of some, Anthony was there as a Puerto Rican Afro-Latino representing an intersectional point rarely discussed or dissected: What has happened to black lives has also happened to Afro-Latino lives.
Carmelo Anthony raising money for Puerto Rico relief
Sep 25, 2017 · Carmelo Anthony, who is half Puerto Rican, is trying to raise money to help those suffering from the devastation left by Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico, which is suffering a financial...