What Kind Of Bond Exists Between Breanna Stewart And Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo went to Stewart’s final WNBA game, and both had a famous exchange.
Basketball legends Breanna Stewart and Carmelo Anthony have a special bond rooted in their shared admiration for one another and their experience.
Recently, Anthony was spotted supporting Stewart at a New York Liberty game. He approached Stewart after the game to congratulate her and provide support, but their subsequent interaction ignited a debate.
After the match, Anthony posted a quotation from the video along with the simple phrase “Support Women’s Sports” on X (previously Twitter).
In Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony and Stewart first met
In 2003 at Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony‘s basketball fame grew to new heights. He averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a freshman, helping the Orangemen win their first NCAA men’s basketball title. He set a new mark for points scored by a freshman in the Final Four, earning him the title of Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament.
Young Breanna Stewart observed in the background. A favorite childhood memory for Stewart, who was up in North Syracuse, was Melo’s championship run.
She told WNBA.com in 2017 that March Madness was always her favorite season growing up in Syracuse. Her favorite memory is of Syracuse’s 2003 national championship team, which included Carmelo Anthony. She recalled attending the parade and enjoying the victory.
Stewart and Anthony have had the opportunity to represent the entire nation on an international stage because they have stayed true to their Northeastern roots throughout their careers. Given their comparable work histories, they have a lot in common.
Stewart competed in collegiate basketball for UConn in Connecticut, where she earned three national player of the year awards and four consecutive titles. Her exploits with USA Basketball throughout the years led to two FIBA World Cup crowns and two Olympic gold medals, and she went on to become a two-time WNBA champion and MVP.
New York native Anthony, born in Brooklyn, concluded his international career with an incredible three Olympic gold medals and one bronze. With Anthony playing for the New York Knicks and Stewart presently playing for the New York Liberty, both players have had the opportunity to represent New York City in their respective professional fields.
