The long-running chapter between Carmelo Anthony and La La has officially closed. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the former NBA superstar and his wife have reached a settlement to finalize their divorce, bringing an end to a relationship that spanned more than 15 years.
The terms of the agreement are confidential and have not yet been signed off by a judge, but the couple informed the court this week that a deal had been reached. This marks the final step in a process that began back in 2021 when La La filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
The pair first tied the knot in 2010, but their relationship had been on shaky ground for years. They initially separated in 2017 after seven years of marriage, briefly reconciled in 2018, but ultimately decided to go their separate ways. Despite the split, sources indicate the two remain on friendly terms, and the divorce was not contentious.
With their son Kiyan now an adult, issues of child custody and support are no longer a factor in the proceedings. The couple's focus has shifted to their individual careers and family life.
Carmelo Anthony's basketball legacy is firmly cemented. He burst onto the scene as a freshman at Syracuse, leading the Orange to an NCAA championship in 2003 and earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors. Selected third overall by the Denver Nuggets in that year's NBA Draft, he went on to become a 10-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection over a 19-season career.
After eight seasons in Denver, he was traded to the New York Knicks in 2011, where he enjoyed some of his best years. He won the scoring title in 2012-13 with 28.7 points per game and set a franchise record with 62 points in a single game in 2014.
Anthony later had stints with Oklahoma City, Houston, Portland, and the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 2023. He finished his career with 28,289 points, 7,808 rebounds, and 3,422 assists, ranking among the NBA's all-time leading scorers. On the international stage, he claimed three Olympic gold medals and one bronze with Team USA.
His contributions to the game were honored with his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, and he was named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. As he embarks on this new chapter, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see what the future holds for one of basketball's most iconic figures.
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