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NBA outlook for 11 former Syracuse basketball players as season opens

At 32, Anthony's season is about two things, finding some level of playoff success and burnishing his Hall of Fame credentials. The Knicks have some intriguing potential this year if they can stay healthy. Anthony, meanwhile, continues his climb through professional basketball's list of all-time scorers. Anthony currently sits at No. 34. With his usual season Anthony would reach the top 30, passing Charles Barkley among others.

Among Syracuse players, Wesley Johnson was the winner of last year's NBA spending offseason. He found a comfortable role on a contending L.A. Clippers team, and parlayed that into a three-year contract with the club, one that will pay him $5.