- NBA legend Carmelo Anthony will be visiting Australia in September for both speaking events & basketball camps.
- The highly-decorated retired baller is renowned as one of the most elite โpure scorersโ in the leagueโs 75-year history.
- Tickets to get up close & personal with a icon go on sale via Megatix from August 15th, 2024.
If you asked any NBA player who played with or against Melo, theyโd have a tough time naming a better pure scorer in the leagueโs history.
Heโs a legend of the game whoโs also widely respected for his philanthropic efforts and inspirational story โ and now Carmelo Anthony, is touring Australia to tell you all about it.
Among a entire laundry list of accolades from his prolific basketball career, Melo notably boasts the following in his trophy cabinetโฆ
- McDonalds All-American (2002)
- NCAA champion (2003)
- NBA scoring champion (2013)
- 3x Olympic gold medallist (2008, 2012, 2016)
- 10x NBA All-Star (2007, 2008, 2010-17)
- 6x All-NBA Selection (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
- 10th most points in NBA History
- Member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
But as wild as it may sound, this doesnโt nearly do him justice as a player.
Carmelo Anthonyโs three-point shooting, postgame, and mid-range shooting were all elite, with one of the most technically perfect and aesthetic jumpers weโve ever seen. He had a crazy first step and the strength to bully just about anyone. And whether he was facing you up or fading away, the outcome for any defender was the same.
Keep in mind the man cut his teeth during one of the hardest eras for isolation scoring in NBA history. There were zone defences and switching (unlike in the 90s) without any of the floor spacing thatโd come to define the game later. In short: prime Melo was an absolute bucket. Plain and simple.
While he may not have invented the celebration, if youโve ever seen someone throw the โthree to the dome,โ Meloโs the guy youโve got to thank for that.
For any aspiring basketball players in Perth or Melbourne, Carmelo Anthonyโs basketball camps would be invaluable. His scoring skillset and tenacity are honestly second to none.
For anyone else in Australia whoโs keen to hear Carmelo Anthony talk about his illustrious career, share personal stories from his journey in the NBA, and offer reflections on life both on and off the court, An Evening With Carmelo Anthony is one you wonโt want to miss.
If his phenomenal 2021 book Where Tomorrows Arenโt Promised: A Memoir of Survival & Hope is anything to go by, everyone in attendance is in for an incredibly special night.
Check out the dates for the Carmelo Anthony Australia tour below.
Carmelo Anthony Australia Tour Dates (2024)
An Evening with Carmelo Anthony
- Melbourne โ Tuesday, September 17th 2024 @ The Timberyard
- Perth โ Sunday, September 22nd 2024 @ Metro City
Basketball Camp with Carmelo Anthony
- Melbourne โ Wednesday, September 18th 2024 @ Ball 360
- Perth โ Saturday, September 21st 2024 @ Malvern Sports & Recreation Centre
Tickets for all of Carmelo Anthonyโs events in Australia will be available starting from Thursday, August 15th at 9 AM. Hit the link below to secure your spot.
