Carmelo Anthony waves to fans at Wilson Park in Syracuse
By Stephanie Claytor
Syracuse, New York—Denver Nuggets basketball player and former Syracuse University star Carmelo Anthony visited Syracuse’s southside on Monday to show off a new basketball court in Wilson Park. Anthony
Anthony was supposed to watch young players compete in a basketball tournament on the new court. But, due to an extreme lack of planning and security, that was quite impossible.
Carmelo Anthony's vehicle trying to get to basketball court
Anthony’s vehicle couldn’t even get in the parking lot before the fans mobbed him. They screamed at him, shouting demands for him to roll down the Escalade window.
Once Anthony exited the vehicle, the fans ran towards him and followed him onto the court. The kids were jumping up and down, cameras in hand, some shouting out ob centities, demanding an autograph. The four police officers tried but they couldn’t hold off the crowd as the mob pushed towards him. Even his bodyguard was helpless. 
Carmelo was able to say a few words, mainly that he was happy to be able to re-do the basketball court and he thanked his fans and former teammates. It was also mentioned that Anthony will continue the Courts for Kids program in Puerto Rico, where Anthony says his family is from.
On that note, while Carmelo Anthony was signing autographs in the crowd, we asked him to speak in Spanish. He smiled and didn’t say a word. Hmmm sounds like he needs to go back to Puerto Rico, show off the new court and get a Spanish lesson while he is there.
After saying a few words, Carmelo pushed his way through the crowd and got back in his Escalade. He signed a few autographs through the window, and left. 
Also in attendance were Coach Jim Boeheim, and former NFL star Dorsey Levens. Levens says he will be back in Syracuse in the spring, around May or June, to dedicate another basketball court in Thornden Park in Syracuse.
It’s a shame. There was such chaos that Carmelo Anthony didn’t get to see the youngsters play. And the kids didn’t get to show off their skills. Maybe next time.
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