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Kiyan Anthony, the son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, has already impressed in the high school basketball circuit. His mother, La La Anthony, is confident about his future.
Often under the microscope because of his famous father, Kiyan has been impressing fans and critics alike with his talents. This has left everyone wondering if he’s ready to take on the challenge of playing collegiate basketball and live up to expectations.
In a video by Overtime in September 2023, La La expressed her pride and optimism for her son’s journey. Talking about Carmelo’s retirement message, which was dedicated to Kiyan, La La had this to say:
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“I thought it was incredible, but I was like that's a hell of a lot of pressure but if anyone could do it I know my son can. We just want to support him in every aspect of his journey and just see where it goes,” La La Anthony said.
Kiyan himself was moved by his father's message, which showed Carmelo's trust in his abilities.
"He really believes in me, he really thinks I could do this," Kiyan Anthony said.
As Kiyan Anthony continues to carve his own path, it’s clear that his parents are there for him every step of the way.
La La Anthony defends bond with Kiyan Anthony on TikTok
La La was in the spotlight for an adorable, but controversial reason. Photos from a trip to Japan with her son sparked online debate, with some followers questioning the closeness of the mother-son duo.
Despite being separated from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, La La has remained an active and loving presence in Kiyan's life. The backlash didn’t sit well with many, including TikTok influencer Roxanne Davis, who fiercely defended La La in a viral video.
Davis, a mother of five, criticized those who judged La La's affectionate relationship with Kiyan, stating,
"That is her only son. How dare we tell parents how should they love on their children? Who gave you the degree to tell a mom how she's gonna love up on her son, how she's gonna hug her son?," Davis said.
La La acknowledged Davis' support, expressing her gratitude on TikTok:
"Thank u sis ❤️❤️ u said it right!"
Through it all, La La continues to stand by her son, embracing her role as a caring and loving mother.
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