Analyst sets bold timeline for Carmelo Anthony’s son’s Kiyan Anthony’s NBA debut
Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA icon Carmelo Anthony, has been getting a lot of limelight recently for his exceptional basketball skills at a young age. The 6-foot-5 high school senior is anticipated to make it to the NBA sooner than expected.
During an episode of New York Got Game on Sunday, content creator and analyst Arden Franklyn spoke with Dexter Henry about Kiyan becoming an NBA prospect. Franklyn shared his thoughts when Henry asked him how he envisions Kiyan's game transitioning beyond high school.
"I see him doing very well on the college level and I expect to see him in two years in the NBA, honestly speaking," Franklyn said. "I think for Kiyan, again, 'The walking bucket' term is not just something to say just to be cool, like we're serious.
"He is a walking bucket. I've seen him in various games ... he's truly a bucket, he can shoot the three ball, he's getting more athletic, and he's finishing at the basket very well. He's understanding the importance of the mid-range game and he's able to score on all three levels." [Time Stamp: 00:34]
LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, one of Kiyan’s close friends, declared for the NBA Draft after playing a single season of college basketball. With the talent and potential Kiyan possesses, there have been speculations that he will follow a similar path to Bronny.
"We could play against each other like we played in high school," Kiyan said about playing against Bronny in the NBA [via 7PM in Brooklyn]. "I was only a freshman and he was a senior but now that we could get to the league and play against each other that, it's crazy to just think about."
Kiyan Anthony aims for top draft spot in NBA
Kiyan Anthony wants to be as good as his father and even dreams of surpassing him. Carmelo Anthony was the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft but the four-star prospect does not want to settle for anything less than being the first pick.
"I want to be the first pick in the NBA Draft. I want to show the world I'm not just an NBA player's son. Now it's my turn," Kiyan said during an episode of Overtime's 'The Evolu7ion'.
"I'm ready to really step into the shoes that I need to fill ... I'm trying to get in NBA. I'm trying to produce an NBA, so to myself, I want to prove that I'm one of the best players in the country for real."
If Kiyan Anthony wants the top pick, he will have to exceed what his dad achieved in 2003. The latter won a national championship while averaging 22.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in college.