Anthony has made noise for a minute. His performances at Long Island Lutheran High School (New York) turned a lot of heads and made top schools such as Ohio State, USC, Auburn, and Florida State, among others, show interest in the shooting guard.

The No. 36 player on ESPN’s 100 list committed to Syracuse to continue to build on his father’s legacy. While he prepares for his freshman season, Kiyan continues to make moves off the court, as he recently added another notable company to his list of NIL deals.

Kiyan Anthony signs NIL deal with denim brand

On Friday, Kiyan Anthony shared a series of pictures on his Instagram profile to announce he was joining the American Eagle lineup. He wore a white T-shirt with brown trousers and white sneakers, and then added a denim hoodie over the shirt.

This is another major addition to Anthony’s NIL deals, which also include One Way Clothing, PSD Underwear, Nerf, and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. According to On3, his deals are valued at around $1.1 million.

Anthony is one of the best 40 players of his class, and the next step in his journey could take his game to the next level. He still has a lot of room for improvement, but the kid is on the right track to make it to the NBA.

That’s why Kiyan Anthony can get some decent pointers ahead of his freshman year at Syracuse. He’s close friends with VJ Edgecombe, and he will certainly have some pieces of advice to give him after his days at Baylor.

Most people don’t know that Anthony and Edgecombe were actually roommates in high school, and the future Philadelphia 76ers draft pick actually took him under his wing.

Kiyan Anthony and VJ Edgecombe have been close for years

“I mean for two years, that [VJ Edgecombe] was my roommate, so basically one of my closest friends, seeing him every day, staying with him every night, you know, being in the same room.” Kiyan said, per Essentially Sports, “I just learned everything, like from how he approaches the game; you know how he wakes up every morning and how he eats. So, I learned from that, and now I am trying to apply that to myself, plus of what I already have from my dad.”

Edgecombe now looks like a star in the making, while Anthony will still have to spend at least one year in college before taking his talents to the pros, just like his old man did.

It’ll be interesting to see how both of their careers pan out and who does better once it’s all said and done. More than that, they will certainly star in some epic battles.

His parents have supported him every step of the way, but they have also had a good laugh at the expense of the freshman.

It’s common to see both Carmelo and La La Anthony hype up their kid on social media, but there’s a part of it that the player doesn’t really enjoy. Talking with PEOPLE about an episode of Instagram’s “Close Friends Only” podcast, Kiyan Anthony revealed how his parents “embarrass” him.

Kiyan Anthony opens up about his parents

“Oh, they still do [embarrass me.] They post a lot of videos that I don’t want them to post,” he said. “But it’s all good. It’s all jokes,” he continued. “They see me more than anybody, so they got all the funny videos of me, and sometimes they like to troll and post it.”

His highlights have made the rounds on social media, and both Carmelo and La La have given him his flowers. On the other end, they also enjoy teasing the freshman whenever they have the chance.

Kiyan Anthony starts a new chapter in his basketball journey in Syracuse

Kiyan Anthony is a five-star prospect from Long Island Lutheran High School. He averaged 10.3 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.3 rebounds in his final campaign, in which he led the Crusaders to a 21-5 record.

Anthony is following in his father’s footsteps, defending his alma mater 22 years later. He’s one of many second-generation players in college this season, alongside the Boozer twins and Alijah Arenas.

Of course, that didn’t come without criticism, especially given the way they handled his career. That’s why Carmelo Anthony’s son, Kiyan, went out of his way to defend Bronny in the ‘7 PM in Brooklyn’ podcast.

“It’s a new generation. Two totally different people even though that might be your kid,” Anthony said. “I felt bad for him cause like, that’s my guy. So, he doesn’t speak a lot, he not gonna go on the internet and say what he’s gotta say. But like, deep down behind closed doors, he probably was going through it.”

Kiyan Anthony says Bronny James could ‘prosper’ in the NBA

He went on to say that this has plenty to do with social media, adding that Bronny is actually a pretty good person and player who could have a bright future in the league:

“You’re seeing this every day. You’re on social media, you can’t even scroll twice without seeing a post with your name on it, and he probably talked to his pops about it, but at the end of the day, he’s nice that boy,” Anthony continued. “I think he really has a chance to prosper in the NBA.”

At the end of the day, that’s a two-way street. In the same way that people shouldn’t hate him because of his father, they shouldn’t root for him just because of his father, either. He’ll have to earn his stripes just like everybody else.

Anthony made a strong impact on the Orange, as he left as a national champion during his lone year there. Now, Kiyan is focused on writing his own history before a potential arrival in the NBA.

The level of difficulty he’ll face in college is different and his coach wants him to prepare for the new opponents. Adrian Autry is aware that Kiyan Anthony needs to work on his physique to be college-ready.

Syracuse coach wants Kiyan Anthony to bulk up

“You can just tell that he loves the game and he loves challenges,” he told Hoops HQ. “He’s gotten better each year, and he still has room to grow because he physically is not there yet. I’ve seen improvement, big jumps from year to year. He’s a guy who knows how to put the ball in the hole, and he can do other things. He’s not just a scorer, He can pass the ball and has a high IQ. His teammates love playing with him.”

Despite drawing interest from USC, Florida State, Arizona State, and Bryant, Kiyan Anthony committed to Syracuse. He’s paying homage to his father with his jersey number selection, picking the one he wore during one of the best chapters of his career.

He’ll wear No. 7 when he suits up for the Orange. No. 15, the number his father used during his title-winning season, was retired in 2013, which didn’t leave many options for the freshman.

Now, time has gone by, and Anthony has embraced a different role in his life. He’s now an entrepreneur and podcaster. However, his biggest role has always been the role of father.

That’s why he’s been able to build such a strong bond with his son, Kiyan. Even after his divorce and public separation from La La Anthony, they’ve managed to stay close and have a loving relationship.

Kiyan and Carmelo Anthony have a special bond

“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,” Anthony said in an interview for Instagram.

Needless to say, that’s everything a father can strive for. It’s not about the money or all the material things you can give your offspring, but about that kind of bond and relationship.

Kiyan has some big shoes to fill as he takes his first steps in college, but regardless of how he fares there or in the pros, he will always have his father’s love and support.

That’s the case with Kiyan Anthony, who will follow in his father’s footsteps and, like Carmelo Anthony, try to lead the Syracuse Orange all the way to a National Championship.

Anthony grew up around the likes of Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and LeBron James. However, none of them are his favorite players. Instead, it’s actually Paul George.

Kiyan Anthony says Paul George is his favorite NBA player

“That’s been my favorite player since a long time,” Kiyan said in a recent interview. “I just look up to him. I feel like I have some similarities too. I just love the way he play.”

Standing at 6-foot-5, Anthony is the No. 1 player in the state of New York, the No. 7 shooting guard, and the No. 35 player in his class, and he’s projected to be a top selection in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Unlike his father, George is a very good defensive player, and if Kiyan can take that side of his game and incorporate it into his father’s offensive prowess, he will most definitely be unstoppable.

Everyone knows Carmelo Anthony but very few people have heard about his son who is aspiring to become a pro baller one day but recently he said who are the three best players according to him opinion and Paul George was included.

Carmelo Anthony was a big star during his best years, he played 19 seasons from 2003 to 2022, going through six different teams, his last stop being the Los Angeles Lakers along with LeBron James, but unfortunately he was never able to win an NBA Championship.

However, Melo’s legacy as a 10-time All-Star is one of the strongest of the 21st century and it is unlikely that another player will break all of his records. The only player who could come close to being what Anthony was is his son.

Who is the top 3 according to Melo’s son?

In a recent interview after a school game, Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony named his top 3 NBA players which was made up of Paul George, Kobe Bryant and his dad Carmelo Anthony. It should be noted that Kiyan clarified that George is his personal GOAT.

Kiyan Anthony was born in 2007 and plays shooting guard for Long Island Lutheran, his measurements are 6-4 and 186 pounds, he is expected to graduate high school in 2025 and it is likely that he will join a big college to play for at least one season before declaring for the NBA Draft.