La La Anthony’s world may be filled with red carpets, flashing cameras, and social justice initiatives, but at the center of it all is her son, Kiyan Anthony. Her life, like a basketball game, is all about making plays—balancing work, personal endeavors, and motherhood. And when she couldn’t be there for one of the biggest nights of Kiyan’s high school career, she made sure her presence was still felt, flooding social media with love, pride, and a touch of that signature La La flair.

After Kiyan played his senior night game for Long Island Lutheran against IMG Academy, the gym was adorned with balloons—a surprise orchestrated by none other than his mother. His father, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, was there to support him in person, but La La made up for her absence in her own way. She took to Instagram, sharing snapshots from the night and posting a heartfelt message: “Forever ur #1 fan… MOM, I embarrassed @kiyananthony with all these balloons in the gym for his senior night. Love you so much!” The sentiment was clear—she wasn’t there physically, but she was there in every other way that mattered.

She doubled down on this by posting a few more pics and clips of Kiyan’s night with the caption“Dumped”.

And Kiyan didn’t let his fans—or his mom—down. On senior night, under the bright lights and the weight of the moment, he delivered. He scored 15 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and had 2 steals, leading the Long Island Lutheran Crusaders to a hard-fought 68–65 win over IMG Academy.

Recently, he was seen dominating at Carmelo Anthony’s A Very Melo Classic, proudly representing his Lutheran Long Island High School squad. But as much as Kiyan is devoted to the game, his dedication might not even compare to the unwavering commitment his mother, La La, has for him.

A mother’s love knows no bounds—La La Anthony’s unwavering support for Kiyan

La La, ever the devoted mom, made a three-hour drive just to watch him play. She documented the journey on Instagram, sharing, “Drove 3 hours to see him play” with a heart emoji—proving that no distance was too far when it came to supporting her son.

Her commitment to Kiyan isn’t just limited to game nights. She’s his biggest supporter in every aspect of his life, including his budding career in fashion. Kiyan and his friend Jayden founded OneWay Clothing in 2023, a streetwear brand based in Harlem. La La wasted no time in championing their venture, proudly showing off their designs on social media. “Got my @onewayclothingny from @kiyananthony and @jaydndefense, Super [fire emojis],” she posted, highlighting her pride in Kiyan’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Even when Kiyan suffered a hard fall during a game against St. Joseph’s Collegiate, La La’s concern was evident. He was fouled mid-air while attempting a dunk, crashing down on his back. She shared a clip of the fall on Snapchat, writing, “Kiyan had such a hard fall.” The moment underscored the emotional rollercoaster of being a basketball mom—excitement, nerves, and unwavering support all wrapped into one.

Despite all his achievements, Kiyan faced disappointment when he was snubbed from the McDonald’s All-American roster. But if there’s one thing La La has taught him, it’s grit. She recently posted an Instagram story of Kiyan wearing a T-shirt featuring a childhood photo of her, captioning it, “I love this shirt” with a heart emoji. It was a simple but powerful moment—a mother’s unwavering presence in her son’s life, no matter what challenges come his way.

Though La La wasn’t at senior night in person, there was a good reason. She was in San Francisco, receiving the prestigious Jump Entertainment & Social Justice Changemaker Award during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Balancing motherhood and a career is never easy, and La La Anthony is living proof of that. But if her recent actions show anything, it’s that she never drops the ball when it comes to Kiyan. Whether she’s driving hours to watch him play, supporting his fashion line, or filling an empty gym with balloons to remind him of her love, one thing is clear—her world will always revolve around her son.