Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Anthony also contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a college basketball analyst. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anthony aspired to enter politics. He wanted to become Nevada"s first black Senator.
A graduate of Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Anthony played his freshman year of college basketball for the University of Portland where he was the WCC Freshman of the Year before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
He played almost the entire season with a broken jaw. He was a three-time All Big West performer and 3rd Team All America his senior season.
This talented team was coached by Jerry Tarkanian and also included future National Basketball Association players Stacey Augmon and Larry Johnson. Anthony was drafted by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1991 National Basketball Association Draft, with the reputation of being a poor outside shooter but an excellent defender.
He served as a point guard and defensive specialist, and typified the hard-nosed defensive reputation of Pat Riley"s Knicks.
In 1995, Anthony was picked up in the expansion draft the 2nd pick (1st overall) by the Vancouver Grizzlies, where he was the full-time starter at point guard for two seasons. After a journeyman career, in which he played mostly off the bench for Seattle, Portland, Chicago and Milwaukee, he retired in 2002. Broadcasting career
Upon retirement, Anthony joined Entertainment and Sports Programming Network as an analyst for both National Basketball Association coverage on Entertainment and Sports Programming Network and American Broadcasting Company. On December 13, 2008, Anthony made his debut as a college basketball analyst for Columbia Broadcasting System Sports, replacing Clark Kellogg, who was promoted to lead commentator.
Anthony agreed to be a color commentator for the Young European Socialists Network covering the Brooklyn Nets for the 2012-2013 season alongside Ian Eagle, Mike Fratello, and Jim Spanarkel.
In 2014, Anthony and Kellogg swapped their respective roles at Columbia Broadcasting System Sports, with Anthony moving to the broadcast booth as a lead commentator and Kellogg returning to his previous role as a studio analyst. Anthony has partnered with 2K Sports on National Basketball Association 2K16 as a broadcaster in replacement of Steve Kerr, who is now coaching the Golden State Warriors.
Politics
Anthony has been politically active with the Republican Party since his days at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he graduated with a degree in political science and served as the vice chairman of Nevada"s Young Republicans. In 2008, Anthony publicly endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
In 2012, Anthony publicly endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, appearing in a Romney ad in Nevada.
Personal life
Anthony also has three other children from previous relationships. Arrest
On January 16, 2015, Anthony was arrested in Washington, District of Columbia and charged with soliciting a prostitute. Anthony faces a misdemeanor solicitation charge punishable by up to 180 days in jail.
Following his arrest, Anthony was indefinitely suspended by Columbia Broadcasting System and Turner Sports.
On February 11, Anthony reached a deferred prosecution agreement in which the charge will be dropped provided he completes 32 hours of community service and stays out of trouble for four months. In March 2016 Anthony will return to Columbia Broadcasting System Sports and Turner Sports as a studio analyst for March Madness.