"I spent 9 months of my life throwing up every single day to have this child": When Lala Anthony couldn't stop raving about Kiyan's incredible talents
Kiyan Anthony's mother Lala Anthony is undoubtedly one of the most vocal and enthusiastic parents when it comes to her son's achievements. Despite parting ways with Kiyan's father Carmelo, La La continues to shower her boy with love and support.
In episode 7 of Overtime's "The Evolu7ion" released in September last year, Lala and Carmelo opened up about their co-parenting duties. Kiyan and Team Melo were in Manhattan, New York, ahead of their AAU matchup with Team Durant. During the preparation, Kiyan played 1v1s against Lala and Melo.
"My relationship is that I spent 9 months of my life throwing up every single day to have this child," Lala said about raising Kiyan. "My son is my best friend. He's my everything. Off the court, if you know me, he's a jokester.
"I think Kiyan handles the pressure well. He knows he's making his own way. He's not trying to be just like his daddy, has his own game. There's similarities, but there's also differences. Watching Melo's career to now with my son basketball has been my life for a very long time." [Time Stamp - 11:43]
Kiyan said that his mother also played basketball in high school and La La demands respect for her skills.
"I did play basketball and no one gives me respect," Lala Anthony added. "I was a guard. By the way he didn't learn everything from his dad."
Lala Anthony sends heartfelt note to Kiyan after being top recruit in NY
Kiyan Anthony and his mom LaLa Anthony always have a very close relationship. When the six-foot-five guard is not training with his dad, he's spending time with his mother. Kiyan and La La enjoyed an offseason break to Japan in July.
Following an outstanding display at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, Kiyan was named the No. 1 high school prospect in the state of New York by ESPN. Excited by the news, LaLa Anthony posted a message of congratulations to her son on Instagram:
"The hard work and dedication this kid puts in is like nothing I've ever seen before BUT. What's most important is he's humble & kind & grateful. Love you to the moon and back! I'll forever be ur #1 fan, Kiyan Anthony."
Kiyan will play his final year of high school basketball at Long Island Lutheran High this season. He will then play at one of six schools he's considering joining, including his dad's alma mater Syracuse.