Kiyan Anthony, son of the former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, is making a name for himself as one of the top shooting guards in the class of 2025. As he heads into his final year of high school, Kiyan is already drawing significant attention from fans and analysts.
Recently, the 17-year-old partnered with Overtime to launch The Kiyan Anthony Show. During his appearance, Kiyan addressed the focus he’s been receiving. But he claimed that his success is not solely due to his famous father.
“I feel I’m more under the microscope than ever just because of the way I’ve been playing, showcasing my talents on the floor. People are starting to realize it’s more than being somebody’s son; he actually got talent. So once people realize that, it attracts a crowd,” Kiyan said.
Kiyan is currently ranked as the No. 5 shooting guard and the No. 1 player in New York for the 2025 class. His impressive performance on the court earned him recognition beyond just being Carmelo’s son. In the Overtime video, Carmelo Anthony himself proudly spoke about his son’s achievements.
“The fans are starting to see, OK, he’s coming to his own. That’s the most important part,” the former NBA star said.
Kiyan Anthony Discusses His Close Relationship with Bryce James
In his basketball journey, Kiyan Anthony has met LeBron James’ younger son, Bryce James, as his opponent. In the season opener of “The Kiyan Anthony Show,” Kiyan opened up about his relationship with Bryce. He also touched on the connection between their fathers.
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“We basically grew up together, even though he lived in LA. I really like his family; I see him like my cousin. My pops and his pops played together on the Lakers. It was a little different situation because they weren’t rivals; they were really best friends. But the media always made it seem like they got something against each other,” he said.
Inspired by Bronny James’ draft pick, Kiyan Anthony is working hard to establish his own legacy. Let’s see if he can make a name like Bronny by claiming a spot in the upcoming NBA draft.
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