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Kiyan Anthony Tattoos Iconic 2003 Syracuse Title Photo with 'Legacy' Caption

He shared the new tattoo on his Instagram story to link his personal brand to Carmelo Anthony’s national championship debut at Syracuse.

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Oct 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony (r) sits with his son Kiyan Anthony (l) at the game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The design mirrors the celebrated image of Carmelo Anthony hoisting The Post-Standard front page but changes “Champs” to “Legacy” and replaces his father’s photo with his own.
  • Anthony unveiled the tattoo on his Instagram story on August 12, drawing widespread attention from his roughly one million followers.
  • This tribute follows a tattoo of his mother, La La Anthony, inked on the same arm a year earlier and underscores family symbolism in his self-branding.
  • After committing to Syracuse in November 2024 over USC and Auburn, Kiyan will join four other freshmen aiming to make an impact in the Orange backcourt.
  • The new ink underscores his embrace of Carmelo’s Syracuse legacy as he prepares for his collegiate debut.