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Video: Carmelo Anthony Gives Emotional Speech Honoring Kiyan's Syracuse Commitment

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Carmelo Anthony expressed his immense pride in his son, Kiyan Anthony, after the 17-year-old committed to Syracuse on Friday.

In a video shared on social media, Carmelo was visibly emotional as he discussed what Kiyan's commitment to his alma mater meant:

Carmelo Anthony was one-and-done at Syracuse in 2002-03, but his imprint at the school will not be forgotten. He led Syracuse to its first-and-only national championship in April 2003. Six years later, he gave back in the form of Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center, a practice facility that houses the men's and women's hoops teams.