Carmelo Anthony‘s 17-year-old son Kiyan might make it to the league sooner than expected. The expectations of kids of NBA superstars are sky-high in this modern era of basketball, and it is not an easy task to live up to their hype. However, when it comes to Kiyan, he has consistently delivered more than what is expected. After his back-to-back stellar display at the NBPA’s Top 100 camp, Kiyan’s mother Lala, couldn’t control her emotions on social media. But the highlight is how the fans are welcoming Kiyan, by comparing him with his dad. 

The 17-year-old guard/forward combo is an exciting player to watch. Kiyan has the ‘killer instincts‘, just like his dad, and he showcased it in his appearance at the Top 100 camp. After he delivered 35 points today, Lala made sure to boast this impactful performance on her Instagram story, and added, “I’m just so proud“, crediting the young hooper.

Kiyan’s game style is very similar to that of Carmelo Anthony. It’s safe to say he has mastered the shooting skills at such a young age. As per reports, he is averaging 38.5 ppg in the Top 100 camp and is the leader in scoring. That’s something his dad did in the league. In the 2012-13 season, Anthony won the scoring title in the NBA with a 28.7 average. Now a decade later, Kiyan is dropping similar numbers. 

Both LaLa and Carmelo Anthony have been super supportive of their son. The NBA star has even made quite a few live attendances to coach his son from the sideline. Apart from their support, social media is also rooting for Kiyan, hinting at his bright future. 

Kiyan Anthony gets claimed as the “Best NBA son” 

Kiyan has achieved something that many star kids have not. A fan commented, “Yea he’s the best NBA son rn”. The first one he gets compared with is obviously Bronny James. At this point in their careers, fans would not hesitate to rank Kiyan above Bronny, although the latter is about to step foot into the NBA. A fan wrote, “Him and Alijah Arenas are who y’all think Bronny and Bryce are“. 

If you are wondering who Alijah is, it is none other than Gilbert Arenas’ son, who is a 6’5 shooting guard at Chatsworth High School. Kiyan, as mentioned above, has the same mentality as his dad. Carmelo Anthony was one of the purest scorers in the league back then, and fans are claiming the same about Kiyan. A fan commented, “This man is like his pops fr a true bucket getter.”

Kiyan is the center of attraction now and it is evident that fans are noticing his performances lately. The 17-year-old dropped 42 points just a day ago, which a fan highlighted, “He had 42 yesterday and 35 this morning, tuff”, crediting him for his consistency. 

In the modern NBA, not a lot of players at the age of 18 or 19 have found success in the league. However, netizens believe Kiyan should enter the draft early. A fan wrote, “Bruh belongs in the league. Not even a question… No disrespect to other guys but he been dropping 30 pieces for years now lol He Certified man.” That’s a rare compliment, isn’t it? 

Who would Kiyan play like in the NBA? Many would claim Carmelo Anthony, just because he is Kiyan’s father. However, a fan on Instagram noticed that the young hooper moved just like Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George on the offensive end. A fan shared, “He really like Paul George”. All these comparisons make one thing clear. The fans are ready to watch Kiyan go pro!

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