Kiyan Anthony dropped a fresh photo dump on Instagram and instantly turned heads. The young star kept the caption simple but meaningful, writing,
“Too many unseen hours, everything must come to light.”
That line alone summed up how much work he has been putting in, and it set the tone for the reactions that followed.
La La Anthony, proud mom mode always activated, jumped in with “ONE OF ONE [hand pointing up description]” — the kind of support only a mom who has seen every step of the grind can give. Angel Bradley kept it short as well, dropping “HIM,” which fit perfectly with how people see Kiyan Anthony these days. Even Bryce James and other friends chimed in with their usual mix of hype and inside jokes, tossing comments like, “Mud[hand gesture description]” and “Keep Going!! Never Comfortable,” keeping that competitive but supportive circle alive.
This is the stage where the spotlight gets brighter, and every post becomes a small chapter of the journey. Kiyan Anthony isn’t just showing photos; he’s showing progress. And while the name carries weight because of Carmelo Anthony, the kid is carving something that looks more and more like his own lane.
Fans can feel it. The energy around him grows every time he posts, plays, or even walks into a gym.
A New Wave: How Kiyan Anthony Is Starting To Build His Own Path
The rise of Kiyan Anthony has been getting more attention lately, not only because of his famous last name but because his development is starting to speak for itself. People around him see the growth firsthand, and one of the most insightful comments came from Smith, a coach who has seen both Carmelo and Kiyan up close.
He said, “Coaching Melo and now seeing his son at the same point have similar success is pretty cool to say the least… They can both shoot it from anywhere consistently and they both have amazing footwork. I can see that his work ethic is like his dad, too. Guys like him usually make it.”
That kind of praise carries weight. It’s one thing for fans to hype a young player, but when someone who has worked with Carmelo Anthony sees the same habits forming in Kiyan Anthony, it says a lot. And it’s not about being a clone of Melo. It’s about having the core traits that make long careers possible — commitment, strong fundamentals, and the drive to improve.
Kiyan Anthony also benefits from the time he puts in away from public view. The hours he mentioned in his latest post, the unseen work, are exactly what form the foundation of a career. You don’t build a future on highlights alone; you build it on days when no one is watching and the only competition is the one in the mirror.
People around the game can sense when a young player is trending upward.
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