Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement

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Former 10-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA pick Carmelo Anthony announced 

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 his retirement from the NBA on Monday. 

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Anthony, the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draught, 

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played in the NBA for 19 seasons before making his final appearance in a game

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 a member of the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

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He leaves the league as the ninth-highest scorer ever. 

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 Only a few players have amassed more points than Anthony,

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 his career with 28,289, including LeBron James

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