When 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from basketball Monday, he made a point to mention his 16-year-old son, Kiyan, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard and sophomore in high school.

“My legacy, my son, it’s in you,” Carmelo said in his retirement announcement video. “I will forever continue through you because the time has come for you to carry this torch. So (Kiyan), chase your dreams. Let nothing hold you back. Let nothing intervene. My legacy, now and forever, lives on through you. And I will always be proud of all that you do. Peace.”

But what type of player is Kiyan Anthony and could he follow in his father’s footsteps? Here’s everything you need to know.

Scouting report

Since the spring, Anthony has blossomed and continued to shine not only as a scorer with deep range but also as a playmaker in a stacked 2025 class. So far for Team Melo — a youth basketball program focused on college recruitment — Anthony is averaging 15.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He has struggled with efficiency — making 37.6 percent of his field goals and 26.4 percent from 3.

What’s been the most impressive is his ability to create for others as he leads Team Melo in assists with 30 against only 10 turnovers. Not to mention he leads his team in steals with 12.