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Carmelo Anthony traded to Knicks in blockbuster deal

(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-02-22 18:56

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony shoots over New Jersey Nets guard Stephen Graham (L) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Newark, New Jersey, Jan 31, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Factbox on Carmelo Anthony:

   * Born on May 29, 1984 in Brooklyn, New York

   * Played college basketball at Syracuse University

   * Won national title at Syracuse as a freshman in 2003

   * Drafted third overall by Denver in 2003

   * Averaged 21 points per game in rookie season

   * Led Denver to seven consecutive playoff seasons

   * Four-time NBA All-Star (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011)

   * Averaging 25.2 points per game in 2010-11 NBA season

   * Ranks third on the Nuggets' all-time scoring list.

   * Married former MTV veejay Alani 'La La' Vazquez last year in New York

   * Has a son, Kiyan, born in March, 2007

   * Started his own record label and entertainment company