09/16/2026
Carmelo Anthony is turning the lessons of basketball into a purposeful second act shaped by entrepreneurship, creativity, philanthropy and legacy.
For the 10-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist and Basketball Hall of Famer, basketball was never simply a game. It was a way forward, a master class in discipline and, ultimately, a framework for building a life with purpose.
“My next chapter is really about intention […] I want to take everything I’ve built, everything I’ve learned and the relationships I’ve developed throughout my career and use them to build something that has a lasting impact.” - Carmelo Anthony
Link in bio to read the full cover story, where Anthony talks entrepreneurship, style, art, fatherhood, and what’s next.
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Photography: Jeremy Choh
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