Unsure of Basketball Destination, Carmelo Anthony?s 16YO Son Reiterates Veteran Father?s 1 Golden Advice

Carmelo Anthony?s 16-year-old son Kiyan Anthony has already become one of the most ?hyped? high school basketball players of his generation. The 16-year-old?s basketball highlights and clips of him playing with his father are viral all over social media.

In a recent social media post, Kiyan Anthony shares the golden advice that his father shared with him.

Carmelo Anthony?s Golden Advice to 16-year-old son

In a recent Instagram post of ?Swishcultures?, the 16-year-old basketball player gives an interview at the ?USA Basketball? junior nationals minicamp. The interviewer asks Kiyan Anthony after a pickup game at the camp, ?One of the most impressive things about your game is your ability to play through contact. Have you been work(ing) on it with your pops??.

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The 16-year-old hooper mentions his father?s golden advice to him, ?Yeah, especially with my pops like, he?d tell me ?Don?t let nobody stop you from getting to your spot.? So, even when I feel a little bump, I try to initiate the contact with my shoulder, instead of his. Once I get to my pull-up, half the times I already know it?s going to go in.?.

The 16-year-old Kiyan Anthony seems to be full of confidence as he recalls his NBA superstar father?s advice to him. Kiyan Anthony?s maturity and understanding of the game definitely is impressive as the 16-year-old seems to be in full control of his game and future.

Kiyan Anthony?s basketball destination?

In the recent ?Swishcultures? Instagram post, the caption read, ?6?4 Guard Kiyan Anthony ( @kiyananthony ) had an impressive showing at his first @usabasketball invite ? he has visits lined up to Syracuse & Florida state soon as well. Only a junior in high school.? After being invited to the prestigious Junior Nationals minicamp for ?USA Basketball?, Kiyan Anthony shone as he showcased his basketball skills and mental toughness on the court.

Later in the interview, Carmelo Anthony?s son was asked, ?You?ve been playing really well. Talk about your growth. How do you think your growth has been from the start of your freshman season until now??. The talented 16-year-old says, ?My freshman season, I was a lot skinnier than everyone else, and not as skilled. But now, I?m playing with the ?five stars? and the best in the country so, this is where I need to be.?. He further adds, ?You know, I?m not backing down from any challenge so.?.

The 16-year-old Kiyan Anthony is definitely wise like his father, who makes sure to always?give his son the best advice.

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The 16-year-old Kiyan Anthony shows great potential and will soon make his NCAA (college) debut. What are your thoughts on Carmelo Anthony?s golden advice to his son? Let us know in the comments below!