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Carmelo Anthony Named 2016 Puerto Rican Day Parade King

Carmelo Anthony is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. A nine-time All-Star with six All-NBA selections and a scoring title, Anthony’s resume has has him on a Hall of Fame trajectory.

For all that he’s accomplished, no accolade quite compares to the most recent addition to his resume.

According to Erica Y. Lopez of The New York Daily News, Anthony has been named the 2016 Puerto Rican Day Parade King. It’s an incredible honor bestowed upon a celebrity of Puerto Rican descent.

Per Lopez, Anthony believes that his celebrity status and position as Puerto Rican Day Parade King can bring attention to the trying times in Puerto Rico.