"I gotta make this, there's no way": Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan Anthony tries to make perfect shots in hopes of winning free shoes
Kiyan Anthony got the full experience his first time visiting Culture Kings. The 17-year-old was immediately recognized at the store, resulting in plenty of pictures and conversations with fans. As he browsed the store, Anthony found a treasure trove of T-shirts that matched his style. However, the highlight of the outing came when he took the apparel shop's famous 10-free-throw challenge.
The objective was to make 10 shots from the charity stripe in a row to win a free pair of sneakers. As soon as the combo guard took a breather after the first five shots, he felt the pressure as the entire crowd in the store had their eyes on him.
"I was shooting first five shots; it was like two people watching me," Kiyan Anthony said on Overtime's 'Evolution.' "I looked back, the whole Culture Kings watching me like, from the top. I looked back, I was like, 'I got to make this, there's no way.'"
Anthony made all of the shots and won a pair of New Balance Green and White 480 sneakers.
Kiyan Anthony is one of the best high school prospects in the nation. The Long Island Lutheran guard is also the best player in New York and is fresh off multiple AAU stints like Peach Jam, Bolden Mack and SLAM Classic.
Kiyan Anthony has his own clothing brand
Basketball is not the only thing Kiyan Anthony has a knack for. The 17-year-old is already a businessman, as he is the brain behind the 'One Way' clothing brand.
Anthony founded the apparel line with one of his friends in February 2023. He regularly dedicates his time to designing, producing, creating content, and marketing the brand.
Moreover, when PSD approached Anthony for his first major NIL deal in September 2023, the 17-year-old ensured that his personal brand got all the attention it could. He dedicated one of his PSD exclusive designs to One Way. The youngster also holds pop-up shops and collaborative events with other brands regularly.