It’s not every day that your teenage son gets a tattoo in your honor, but for La La Anthony, it’s just another Thursday. Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony, made waves recently on Angel Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel.” Apparently, Reese’s podcast isn’t just about basketball—it’s now a stage for emotional tattoo tributes too. Who knew?
The 17-year-old basketball prodigy revealed that he got inked in honor of his mother. Cue the collective “Awww” from every mom out there—La La included. She couldn’t help but share the touching moment on her Instagram Stories, giving a shout-out to both Reese and Kiyan with the succinct, heartwarming message: “Love this two.” (We’ll ignore the grammar slip because, you know, Instagram captions.)
Kiyan’s Ink and Melo’s Low-Key Friendship with Angel Reese
Reese, being the ever-curious WNBA star, grilled Kiyan on the story behind his tattoo. To be fair, if you’re going to get a tattoo, you better be ready to explain it—especially if you’re getting quizzed on a podcast. Kiyan, like the good son he is, gave Reese all the heartfelt details, while La La sat back and basked in the pride of her son’s lifelong commitment to her… in the form of permanent body art.
As if that wasn’t enough family bonding, Reese has also had her own heartwarming run-in with Carmelo Anthony. Melo, ever the supportive dad, sent her a special message when she got drafted into the WNBA, because why not become besties with the hottest rookie in the game? It looks like Reese is keeping her connections strong with the entire Anthony clan. That’s one way to stay winning on and off the court.
Reese, Kiyan, and Melo—The Ultimate Basketball Love Triangle?
But Reese didn’t stop at just bonding over tattoos. The podcast eventually veered toward the sport that brought them all together—basketball, duh. Reese, clearly no stranger to stirring the pot, casually asked Kiyan about his favorite WNBA players. His picks? Sabrina Ionescu, Diana Taurasi, and—you guessed it—Angel Reese herself. Talk about smart diplomacy, Kiyan. Reese, naturally, soaked up the compliment.
It seems Reese and the Anthonys are setting up a basketball dynasty meet-cute. At this point, the only thing missing is Kiyan Anthony playing alongside his dad, which Reese eagerly suggested during the podcast. “Melo, come out of retirement,” she urged with a wink. Yes, Angel Reese is out here trying to reunite father and son on the court like it’s a heartwarming Disney movie. Melo didn’t respond, but come on, how can he say no when the future of basketball (and podcasting) asks so sweetly?
Kiyan’s WNBA Watching Habits—Better Late Than Never
Surprisingly, Kiyan admitted that he just started watching the WNBA last year. Maybe he was too busy with his own rising basketball career, or maybe it’s just teenage priorities. Either way, we’ll let it slide because he’s now a fan of some of the biggest stars in the game. Ionescu, who just helped the New York Liberty to their first-ever championship, made the cut along with Taurasi, a living legend whose WNBA resume reads like a Hall of Fame application on steroids. (Seriously, she’s basically the Tom Brady of women’s basketball.)
And then, of course, there’s Reese, who had one of the most ridiculous rookie seasons in league history. Leading the league in rebounds and double-doubles like it’s a casual day at the office, she’s set to become the face of the WNBA for years to come. But who’s keeping track? Oh, right. We are.
The Takeaway? Tattoos, Podcasts, and a Not-So-Subtle Call to Melo
So, what did we learn from this? Kiyan Anthony is a momma’s boy in the best possible way, Angel Reese is inching closer to being adopted by the Anthony family, and Carmelo might want to start stretching in case he gets dragged out of retirement for one last run with his son.
And as for that tattoo? Well, we hope it’s big enough for La La to read from the bleachers when Kiyan inevitably takes his game to the next level.
