Kiyan Anthony finally opens up about the fierce pride in Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame moment

The weekend really hit an emotional high when Kiyan Anthony, Anthony's 18-year-old son, handed him the jacket and ring on stage. Kiyan, who recently committed to play basketball at Syracuse, his father's college, and will sport the No.

7 jersey, was filled with pride at that moment. This family involvement added a special touch to the professional recognition, highlighting the Anthony family's close relationship with basketball and the color orange, which stands for their Syracuse background.

Carmelo Anthony explains how he prioritizes family time over basketball

Following the jacket presentation on Friday, Kiyan shared his excitement: “It's crazy. Long time awaited. Definitely a long time preparing for it. was crazy.

I can't wait for tomorrow till y'all hear the speech. That's the one. Great color jacket. Look, it fit him perfectly, too.” He made this comment to reporters or in an interview at the Mohegan Sun gala, expressing his eagerness for Carmelo's induction speech the next day and his fondness for how the jacket fit his father.

The father-son connection between Carmelo and Kiyan has been showcased publicly through numerous interactions, often highlighted on podcasts and social media.

During an episode of Carmelo's "7PM in Brooklyn" podcast, he inquired Kiyan about the struggles of being known as, "Melo’s son." Kiyan responded to his father: “I don’t really have a problem with it, to be honest. I feel like anybody would want to be Melo’s son.

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In another section of the same podcast series, when Carmelo wanted to know what Kiyan had learned from him beyond the court, Kiyan answered, “We got a different type of connection than everybody else.

Even though you’re my dad, I could talk to you just like I’m talking to one of my bros or one of my friends.”Carmelo has talked about his relationship on his podcast too. During a chat with Russell Wilson, he shared his thoughts on spending time with family, “When I step in these doors, basketball is out the window.” Reflecting on early bonding moments, Carmelo shared on "7PM in Brooklyn": “I get my film out, and maybe [Kiyan] watches the film with me… That’s our bonding.

I’m sure now he didn’t realize that, but [Kiyan] was getting the knowledge at two years old.

” He added: “I can come home from anything, and when I get there it’s ‘Daddy,’ and it changes the mood on everything.”Also Read: Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan flexes Lamborghini Urus after getting arrested for DUI and ketamineCarmelo Anthony's Hall of Fame moment became truly special thanks to his son Kiyan Anthony, whose pride and presence showcased the strong family connection behind the basketball legacy.