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Carmelo Anthony surprises young Knicks fan at Finals game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Carmelo Anthony surprises young Knicks fan at Finals game

Summary

Carmelo Rios, a 12-year-old Knicks fan, received a surprise from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Originally devastated over missing Game 5 tickets after the Knicks swept the Cavaliers, Rios got the opportunity to attend the Finals after Fanatics partnered with Anthony to gift him tickets. The emotional reunion took place in New York City, where Rios expressed gratitude for meeting his namesake, describing the meeting as 'surreal'. Rios's journey reflects recent excitement for the Knicks after their championship win, with a parade scheduled for Thursday.

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Latest Updates

•Carmelo Rios originally received birthday tickets for a non-existent Game 5.
•Fanatics facilitated Rios's attendance at Game 4 with Carmelo Anthony's help.
•Rios expressed disbelief and joy at meeting Anthony during the Finals.
•The Knicks recently won the championship, celebrating with a parade on Thursday.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — From Disappointment To Dream Come True: 12-Year-Old Knicks Fan Gets ‘Full-Circle’ Moment With Carmelo Anthony

What they're saying

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It’s a great time to be a New York Knicks fan and 12-year-old Carmelo Rios would agree. When his mom The From Disappointment To Dream Come True: 12-Year-Old Knicks Fan Gets ‘Full-Circle’ Moment With Carmelo Anthony first appeared on The Blast
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