How Old Is Carmelo Anthony Son

So, picture this: I’m in a sports bar last week, and a guy next to me starts arguing that Carmelo Anthony’s son, Kiyan, is “definitely old enough to drive.” I laughed, because I couldn’t even guess the kid’s age. We just assume celebrity kids are older than they are, right? That silly argument got me curious enough to actually look it up.

Here’s the real tea: Carmelo Anthony’s son, Kiyan Anthony, was born on March 7, 2007. That makes him 17 years old as of late 2024. Yeah, not quite the “drive my friends around” vibe my bar buddy was pushing. Math is stubborn like that.

Wait, Kiyan is already 17?

I know, it feels like yesterday we were watching baby Kiyan on the sidelines of Melo’s Nuggets games. Time is a weird, fast-moving monster. He’s been in the public eye since he was a toddler, mostly because his dad is an NBA legend. But also because his mom is La La Anthony, which means the kid has been tabloid-famous since birth.

Now, at 17, Kiyan is not just a “celebrity son.” He’s actually making his own name as a basketball recruit. (No pressure, kid!) He’s already a 4-star shooting guard in the class of 2025, with offers from Syracuse, and yeah—he’s got that Anthony smoothness on the court.

So, what’s he doing right now?

He’s a junior at Christ the King Regional High School in New York. (Same school his dad played for before Syracuse, by the way. Coincidence? I think not.) If you check his Instagram, you’ll see him doing what every 17-year-old does: posting highlight reels, flexing new sneakers, and ignoring his mom’s comments. He’s tall—like, already 6’5”. That’s not fair.

Kiyan Anthony: Son of Carmelo and La La Anthony has spent his whole

But let’s be real: the question “how old is Carmelo’s son” usually hides a deeper curiosity. You want to know if he’s the next Melo. And honestly? He might be. He’s got the same footwork, the same calm demeanor, and the same “I’m not stressed” smile. But he’s also got something his dad didn’t have at 17: a media circus following his every game.

Wait, isn’t there another kid?

Oh, yes—the “sneaky other child” question. Carmelo also has a younger son, Kiyan’s little brother, named Kyan Anthony. (Yes, very similar names. Blame the parents, not me.) Born in 2014, he’s around 10 years old now. He keeps a much lower profile, mostly appearing in occasional family Christmas photos. He’s the “bonus” kid in the Anthony family, and he’s still in elementary school, doing elementary school stuff.

Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan steps out of the shadow and into the

So, to recap: Kiyan is 17, Kyan is 10. Done and dusted. But here’s the ironic part: even though Kiyan is barely an adult, his social media presence screams “I’m a brand.” He’s got over 400,000 followers on Instagram. At 17! I had 17 followers at that age (my mom, my dog, and a bot).

Why does this matter?

Look, we’re all obsessed with age because it tells us how “close” they are to their destiny. Kiyan is exactly one year away from being college-eligible. That means next year, every draft analyst will start comparing him to his dad. And you’ll be ready with this info, right? You’ll say, “Oh, he’s 18 now—we’ve been watching him since he was 17.” Flex that knowledge.

Carmelo Anthony’s Son Kiyan Is Not Pushed to Follow His Dad's

But also, let’s take a second to appreciate the weirdness of growing up in front of cameras. Kiyan has never known a world where a stranger doesn’t know his name. That’s wild. And he just turned 17—a year where most kids are worried about prom dates and driver’s tests. He’s worried about D1 college offers and shoe deals.

So, what’s the final answer?

Simple: Carmelo Anthony’s oldest son, Kiyan, is 17 years old. His younger son, Kyan, is 10. And if you see them both at a Knicks game, don’t ask the younger one for basketball advice—he’s still figuring out fractions. But the older one? You might want to watch his next mixtape. Because that kid is growing up fast. Like, faster than you can say “Melo’s legacy.”

Now go impress your friends with this trivia. And if you run into that guy from the sports bar? Tell him Kiyan can drive—he just needs a learner’s permit and a very patient co-pilot.