Carmelo Anthony and Ex-Wife La La Anthony Stay Side-by-Side to Cheer on Son Kiyan Anthony against Houston

Carmelo Anthony and his former wife, La La Anthony, watched their son, Kiyan Anthony, suit up for Syracuse against the Houston Cougars on Monday. The parents of the emerging basketball star attended Kiyan’s biggest basketball game early in the season. Against a team that reached the NCAA championship game this year, the former NBA player and the actress showed up to support the 18-year-old guard.

Late in the first half, a streaking Anthony received a pass from teammate J.J. Starling for a fastbreak attack. The 6-foot-5 guard took his time to fend off the trailing Mercy Miller to make a layup.

After Kiyan scored, La La Anthony stood up to appreciate the play that forced the Cougars to a timeout. Carmelo Anthony remained seated, intently looking at the players as Houston called for a ceasefire.

Kiyan Anthony came off the bench again to help the Orange nearly pull off an upset against their highly touted opponents. Anthony contributed 10 points, two steals, one assist and one rebound in Syracuse’s 78-74 overtime loss.

The defeat dropped Adrian Autry’s team to 4-1 while the Cougars extended their winning streak to six games.

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Fans react to Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony showing up to support Kiyan Anthony

Although Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony got their divorce in 2021, they remain Kiyan Anthony’s biggest supporters. In the youngster’s biggest and most important games, the New York Knicks legend and the social media influencer are always around.

The former celebrity couple’s presence wasn’t a surprise, but fans still reacted to their appearance on Monday for the Syracuse-Houston showdown.

One fan said:

“Kiyan hooping so well his divorced parents about to get back together.”

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@PrizePicks

@TheDunkCentral @NBA_NewYork kiyan hooping so well his divorced parents about to get back together

Another fan added:

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@37DSW37

@TheDunkCentral @NBA_NewYork Melo acting like he’s breaking down the game, but he’s really breaking down memories

One more fan continued:

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@midrangebutter

@TheDunkCentral @NBA_NewYork watching your son play for the team you used to be with is tough

Another fan commented:

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@Shad_savage25

@TheDunkCentral @NBA_NewYork I need them to get back together ❤️

One fan said:

Nick

@N1ckvibes

@TheDunkCentral @NBA_NewYork Melo going through flashback of the good ol times

Carmelo Anthony is a Syracuse legend after leading the school to the 2003 NCAA championship. Every time he shows up to support the Orange, school fans always show him appreciation.

Kiyan Anthony has more marquee matchups for the season, including games against Duke, North Carolina and Louisville. Expect Melo and La La Anthony to be present for those highly anticipated showdowns.