Anthony named top American
ByReuters
Published 16/01/2007 at 17:39 GMT
Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, who helped the United States to a bronze medal at the FIBA world championships in 2006, was named USA Basketball male athlete of the year on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL 2006 World Championships - USA - Carmelo Anthony
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Anthony, who is serving a 15-game suspension for his role in a brawl with the New York Knicks, was the U.S. top scorer at last year's tournament in Japan, averaging 19.9 points per game.
He was also the lone American named to the world championship all-star team.
"I'm very honoured to receive this award," Anthony said in a statement. "I worked extremely hard over the summer to prepare because I take great pride in playing for my country.
"I look forward to continuing to work hard for USA Basketball and helping us get that gold medal in 2008 (at the Beijing Olympics)."
"Carmelo was the ultimate team player," said Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski. "He was a man after victories and showed how classy and mature he was in our one defeat.
"He is very deserving of this award. With Carmelo, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James as the core of our national team over the next two years, we have a lot to look forward to in USA Basketball."
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