Overview

• In Springfield, he told the crowd, "I never got an NBA ring, but I know what I gave to the game," directly addressing longstanding critiques of his postseason record.
• Anthony called son Kiyan and daughter Genesis his legacy — "My kids saved me" — as both watched from the audience.
• He saluted his late father and celebrated his Puerto Rican roots, saying the honor "belongs to the island."
• The 19-year veteran retires with 28,289 points (10th all time), 10 All-Star selections, six All‑NBA nods, a 2013 scoring title, and three Olympic golds.
• Fellow greats Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade welcomed him to a class that also featured Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, while Kiyan prepares to begin at Syracuse.