Kiyan Anthony, a rising star from the Class of 2025, is eagerly looking ahead to his college journey next year; even though he hasn’t quite settled on where he’ll go. As the son of former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony entering college, it’s not just basketball that will change for him—he’s also stepping into a more independent and free lifestyle. It naturally opens the door to new experiences, including dating. Thankfully, he has some guidance along the way; his sister-like figure, Angel Reese, gives him quirky yet sensible advice.

Recently, the 17-year-old sensation Kiyan Anthony appeared on Angel Reese’s podcast, and the conversation took a fun twist when it shifted to his dating life. While Kiyan seemed hesitant to dive into the details, he did share a story about an incident with a girl that landed him in hot water with his parents. Hearing this, the Sky forward couldn’t help but chime in with some sage advice, reminding Kiyan of the importance of being mindful as he steps into the spotlight.

“K you be outside. You need to be careful when you go to the league. This is coming from sis right. Even when you are in college, you need to be careful with these women,” Reese warned Anthony about being cautious in his college life. She even continued his support for Anthony, saying, “No cuz I’m coming after y’all (girls who mess with Anthony).” Later, Reese made a strange suggestion as Anthony shared his plans to watch football games together in college.

“You be tell them tell them girls to drop that phone at the door. You have to make people start sign NDAs,” told Reese as Anthony nodded in agreement, revealing that his mom, La La Anthony, feels the same way about keeping things private.

Well, he previously mentioned how much his mom’s opinions matter to him in his dating life, highlighting her strong influence when he navigates his life to a new chapter.

Kiyan Anthony on how La La Anthony’s opinion matters to him

Before diving into her advice, the Chi-Town Barbie had a curious question for Kiyan Anthony about his close relationship with his mom, La La Anthony. “Does your mom’s cuz you guys are really close? Does your mom’s opinion really matter like if she said she don’t like somebody like you going not talking to her no more?” asked Reese. Kiyan quickly responded, revealing that if his mom expresses any warning or disapproval about a girl, it’s enough for him to back off.

“If she tells me be like cuz, she know like she been through it all so if she sees something that I don’t I’m going be if she be like you got to stop talking Imma be like alright,” said Kiyan on Unapologetically Angel. He also opened up about how he sometimes had brought his girlfriends home, but he never introduced them as anything more than just friends to his mom.

“I be telling her like not it’s just my friend or like and she be she be cool with it,” he said. 

Interestingly, in a twist of roles, Kiyan Anthony isn’t just receiving advice from his mom, La La Anthony; he’s also sharing his thoughts on her dating life! La La revealed earlier, “I’m just like, ‘You just want your mom to be alone? Like, forever?’ He’s (Kiyan) like, ‘Kind of.'” She also playfully mentioned that Kiyan often asks to check her phone, making her feel like she has his dad around, adding another layer of humor to their close-knit relationship.

Now, Kiyan Anthony stands on the brink of an exciting new chapter, balancing the thrill of college basketball with the complexities of dating. Nevertheless, he had got Angel Reese and his mom, La La, for guidance in his journey, which might benefit him.