“Yo, Pops, it’s Kiy. You’ve been a Hall of Famer to me my whole life,” Kiyan Anthony said in a video message as Carmelo Anthony stood proud on stage, glowing in that orange jacket after 19+ years of hard work. Today, we celebrate Melo’s incredible career—but his journey has always been bigger than basketball. His family stood by him every step: LaLa, who said, “My son’s dad is the greatest dad I know and I am just so blessed that we have a child together,” and his other ex, Mia Burks, with whom he shares daughter Genesis, who’s been just as much a part of his story.

Both women shaped the man and father Melo is today—and while we know so much about LaLa, Mia’s side of the story remains largely unknown.

Who is Mia Burks?

Mia Angel Burks is Carmelo Anthony’s ex and the mother of his d

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