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Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan, was unavailable for Long Island Lutheran when his team faced four-time NBA champ LeBron James' son, Bryce, and Sierra Canyon High School. ESPN reported that both Class of 2025 prospects sat out due to injuries.
The match on Friday saw Anthony's school secure a 65–50 victory over James' Sierra Canyon at the LuHi Holiday Invitational. Famous basketball page Sports Center NEXT shared a wholesome moment on Instagram between Kiyan Anthony and his parents. La La and Carmelo Anthony supported their son through injury.
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Fans reacted to the video of La La and Carmelo Anthony consoling the Syracuse commit.
"That’s what parents do," a fan commented.
"The young bro ain’t gotta worry about no support! He got that if he ain’t got nothin!" Another fan wrote.
"@kiyananthony really be in his OWN lane. He REALLY hoop and put his own splash on everything outside of ball. With parents. Gotta respect the YG. Really earned his spot," a fan wrote, commending Kiyan Anthony's skills.
More fans complimented La La and Carmelo Anthony.
"As they should! Love that family! Melo is that guy and Lala an amazing mother and woman, my respect," a fan commented.
"I love this coparenting vibe .. so healthy and the focus is the kid.. I love that … and Lmao @ lala .. I kno that’s right .. #mood," another fan wrote.
"A mom knowing how important it is to protect your body before you play your first college game. He got some great parents, man," another fan commented.
Bryce James shares pre-match moment with Kiyan Anthony
While the duo sat out due to injury, Bryce James took to his Instagram story to reshare a post by Sports Center NEXT in which they both shook hands on the court before the match:
Kiyan Anthony ranks 34th in the Class of 2025 while James 204th. Anthony committed to his father's alma mater, Syracuse, on Nov. 15, while James has yet to make a commitment.
