| Born on May 29, 1984, Carmelo Anthony attended | | | | believes in giving back to the community. In an effort |
| college at Syracuse and currently plays for the NBA's | | | | to aid in the Asian Tsunami relief efforts, Carmelo |
| Denver Nuggets. As a freshman in college, he was | | | | Anthony agreed to donate $1,000.00 for every point |
| named Second-Team All America by the Associated | | | | scored against San Antonio during a January 8, 2005 |
| Press. Anthony led the team to the school's inaugural | | | | game and also against Houston on January 9, 2005. |
| NCAA Championship in men's basketball. In addition, | | | | When all was said and done, that donation totaled |
| Carmelo Anthony was named as the Most | | | | $35,000.00. In addition, he hosted 'A Very Melo |
| Outstanding Player of the 2003 Final Four and East | | | | Christmas,' which brought joy to hundreds of children |
| Regional. | | | | who participated in a festive holiday party. |
| Carmelo Anthony began his professional basketball | | | | Standing 6'8" tall and weighing 230 lbs., his full name is |
| career in 2003 after being drafted third by the | | | | Carmelo K. Anthony. He has two brothers, one sister, |
| Denver Nuggets. During an outstanding rookie season, | | | | and two dogs. Fans who would like to request a |
| Anthony played in all 82 seasonal games and | | | | signed photo or simply send Carmelo Anthony their |
| averaged 21 points per game. He received a | | | | best wishes are urged to do so in care of his NBA |
| unanimous vote for the NBA All-Rookie First Team | | | | franchise team. If you are requesting an autograph, |
| and became the first NBA rookie to lead a playoff | | | | be sure to include a SASE (self-addressed stamped |
| team in scoring since the 1989-1990 season. In 2004, | | | | envelope) along with your request. Popular items to |
| he won a bronze medal as a member of Team USA | | | | have signed include blank index cards, trading cards |
| during the 2004 Summer Olympics. | | | | and photographs. It is recommended that fans not |
| During the 2004-2005 season, Carmelo Anthony | | | | send any item that they cannot afford to lose, such |
| played and started in 75 games and averaged 20.8 | | | | as prized possessions and/or limited edition |
| points. In late December, he missed five games due | | | | collectibles. As with all mailed autograph requests, |
| to a sprained ankle, first one the left and another on | | | | there is no guarantee of a reply. For this reason, |
| the right. Earlier that month, he scored the 2,000th | | | | many fans simply prefer to request a signed photo. |
| point of his career and became the third youngest | | | | Depending on the athlete's schedule, autographs may |
| player in NBA history to reach that milestone. During | | | | be authentic, secretarial, pre-printed or even |
| the 2005-2006 season, Carmelo Anthony averaged | | | | impossible to provide. Patience is the key to |
| an impressive 26.5 points per game, 4.90 rebounds | | | | requesting autographs by mail, especially when you |
| and 2.7 assists. | | | | are talking about an athlete as popular as Carmelo |
| Off of the court, Carmelo Anthony has shown his | | | | Anthony. |
| dedication extends well beyond basketball as he | | | | |