[200] This trade allowed the Rockets to alleviate luxury-tax penalties up to $2.6 million. [126] On April 2, 2013, Anthony tied his career high by scoring 50 points in a 10290 win over the Miami Heat and became the first player in NBA history to record 50+ points with no baskets in the paint. The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. [275] In 2006, Anthony's friend, Tyler Brandon Smith, was pulled over in Anthony's vehicle and cited for marijuana possession and three traffic violations. Sources reported that Anthony's preferred destination was the New York Knicks, with other teams such as the New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks said to be interested. 29. On June 25, 1979, Alani was born in Rochester, New York. He equaled the previous record of 28 points set by Allen Iverson in a qualifying tournament, which was later broken by James, who scored 31 points in the title-clinching win against Argentina.[246]. Named after his father, Carmelo Iriarte. [7], Anthony was born in the Red Hook housing projects in Brooklyn, New York City. [79] On February 8, Anthony scored a then career-high 49 points in a 111100 home win over the Washington Wizards. The only information released by the team was that the car Smith was driving belonged to Anthony. [184] During Anthony's seven seasons with the Knicks, the team won one playoff series. In 2011, he was traded from Denver to the New York Knicks days before the NBA trade deadline. Despite working multiple and odd jobs to ensure his son has a great future, Mary's sacrifices finally paid off. (Holding Our Own Destiny) Movement 3 on 3 Challenge" and is helping fund the revitalization of a local community center for local youth. This was the second highest playoff series average of a Knick player against the Celtics, behind Ewing's 31.6 during their 198990 First Round series. [187] On December 11, 2017, Anthony passed Vince Carter for 22nd on the NBA all-time scoring list. [163][164] On January 21, Anthony was voted as starter for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game. The Nuggets won the Northwest Division and placed second in the Western Conference, finishing the season with a franchise record-tying 54 wins (5428 overall). March 7, 2007), with his now estranged wife La La Anthony. 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She took to Twitter where she aired her grievances. His alleged daughter ostensibly looks like his twin; thus, the two seem more alike. [206] On November 25, Anthony scored a season-high 25 points along with 8 rebounds in a 11794 road victory over the Chicago Bulls. On Easter Sunday, Anthony had arguably his best game in a Knicks uniform as he scored 43 points and hit two clutch three-pointers in a victory over Chicago. During that time, he led the team to a 21 record, tallying a league-best 36.0 points per game. It wasn't even close. Anthony became the first NBA rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring since David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs during the 198990 season. Anthony hugs his mother at the National Championship game, 2003. Despite this, fans were given a hint that they seem to have reconciled after they've been posting more pictures together, proving that they seem to be back together. After losing in five straight playoff appearances (20042008), on April 29, 2009, Anthony won his first playoff series when the Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets at home 10786 where Anthony finished with a playoff career-high 34 points and four steals. A month later, Anthony recorded a then career-high 45 points in a losing effort against the Philadelphia 76ers. [233] On March 19, Anthony scored 18 points off the bench in a victory over Dallas Mavericks and became 11th NBA player to score over 27,000 points. [295] [91], On December 3, 2012, Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period November 26 to December 2, 2012. [272] That same year, Anthony appeared in a video entitled Stop Snitchin', which warned that residents of Baltimore who collaborated with the police would face violence.