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Kiyan Anthony, a Syracuse signee, played his first game following a long injury incurred in Long Island Lutheran High School's season opener against St. Joseph's on November 30. While the injury was not considered serious, Anthony missed an entire month.
Anthony finished the game with 11 points to help Luhi to a 73-46 win against Veritas Academy on Friday at the La Porte Invitational. Famous basketball page Sports Center NEXT took to Instagram to post some highlights of the game.
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The hoops fans took to the comments section to react to Anthony's return after his injury.
"Welcome back young Prince! 🔥🔥🔥," commented author Corey Pegues.
This fan claimed that Anthony is out of shape, "I’m sorry but somebody that young that has a muscle injury is not in shape at all."
Anthony's grandmother was elated to see him back on the court, "That’s my grandson❤️ so happy to see him backkkkk🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽."
More fans took to the comments section to post their reaction as one of them defended Anthony:
"It get like dat in the trenches of New York," commented a fan.
This fan defended Kiyan Anthony against people who claimed that he should not have been injured, "glad to have him back. People out here acting like hs players are indestructible. Ofc not, sure they're young but that doesn't make anyone injury free. I'm happy to see kiyan get back and play. He needs this to have a good start at Syracuse. All the best yg, I hope you domt get injured again. The kids going right to the very top, Mark my words"
"let goo," commented another fan.
Another fan commented, "Love to see it🙌"
Bryce James welcomes Kiyan Anthony after injury
Bryce James, son of the four-time NBA champion LeBron James and Arizona signee, took to Instagram to welcome Kiyan Anthony after his injury. Both missed the game when Long Island Lutheran High School faced Sierra Canyon in the LuHi Holiday Invitational last month.
"Right to it," Bryce James captioned his story.
Anthony will join Sadiq White, Luke Fennell and Aaron Womack next season while James will join Dwayne Aristode at Tommy Lloyd's unit.
