Gregory Carlton Anthony is a former basketball player who currently works as a TV analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports. Anthony started his professional basketball career in 1991 with New York Knicks after being picked 12th overall in the 1991 NBA draft and playing eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA ). Anthony is the three times All-Big West performer and 3rd Team All America his senior season. Anthony ended his professional career in 2002.
He was born on November 15, 1967. in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He completed school through Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Anthony hand out to Yahoo! Sports as a college Basketball reporter and served as a co-host reporter on SiriusXM NBA radio. He was interested to get into politics. Furthermore, he wanted to become Nevada's first black Senator.
Gregory Anthony's source of earnings currently is his career in journalism. He earns a weighty salary from CBS and Turner Sports where he works as a studio analyst. As per some reports, the NBA TV analyst earns about $1.7 million annually.
Greg Anthony with his son who is a basketball player. SOURCE: Instagram- @greganthony50 Carlton Anthony's net worth in 2023 is around $10.2 million. Anthony earlier played in the NBA for 12 seasons where he made the career earnings of $18,592,250. He first played in the NBA in 1991/92 for New York Knicks during which his annual pay was $865,000.
| Year | Salary/ Earnings (Amount today) |
| 2002 | $1,500,000 ($2,135,711*) |
| 2001 | $3,000,000 ($4,317,016*) |
| 2000 | $3,500,000 ($5,200,118*) |
| 1999 | $1,100,000 ($1,695,290*) |
| 1998 | $1,000,000 ($1,571,429*) |
| 1997 | $272,250 ($435,027*) |
| 1996 | $$1,875,000 ($3,064,889*) |
| 1995 | $1,673,000 ($2,810,014*) |
| 1994 | $1,471,000 ($2,545,853*) |
| 1993 | $1,269,000 ($2,251,007*) |
| 1992 | $$1,067,000 ($1,949,390*) |
| 1991 | $865,000 ($1,629,144*) |
Greg's annual salary at the end of his career as a player was $1,500,000 in 2002. He then got into a broadcasting job where he has been earning millions. He owns a house in Freehold, New Jersey (NJ), the US which is rumored to be worth millions.
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Gregory Carlton Anthony is currently in a marital relationship with his second wife Chere Lucas Anthony, a dermatologist. The couple is the parents of two children including a daughter born in March of 2014.
Chere Lucas Anthony is a dermatologist who works at a practice in Boca Raton, Florida. According to her practice website, she provides facilities like cosmetic procedures, dermatologic surgery, and pediatric and adult dermatology.
Greg with second wife Chere Lucas Anthony SOURCE: daily mail Greg Anthony and Chere share two children a daughter who was born in 2014 and a son. Chere hasn't revealed the name of her children nor she has shared their full date of birth. Currently, she is enjoying her life as a mother in a tranquil environment with her loving husband and children.
Previously, he was married to Crystal McCrary Anthony and after some decades they got divorced due to a lack of interest or concern. Anthony's first wife Crystal McCrary Anthony is a lawyer and novelist. She completed her degree in 1995 from the New York University School of Law. She has also co-authored a Racy Novel With Patrick Ewing’s wife.
Greg Anthony and his former wife Crystal SOURCE: twitter Anthony and his former wife Crystal share two children, a daughter named Ella (born in 2002), and a son Cole (born on 20 May 2000). His son, Cole Anthony is also a professional basketball player.
Greg's former wife Crystal is currently married to Ray McGuire, the Head of Global Banking at Citigroup, Inc.
Gregory Carlton Anthony was arrested and charged with misdemeanor soliciting a prostitute in Washington D.C. on January 16, 2015. After being arrested, Gregory Carlton was suspended by CBS and Turner Sports. Anthony released a statement that read:
" I made a mistake with this lapse of judgment, I embarrassed many including myself. I will work to regain the trust that I have lost, and the first step is saying that I am sorry".
On February 11, Anthony reached an adjourned prosecution agreement in which the charge would be let fall provided he completed 32 hours of community service and should be stayed out of bothering for four months. In March 2016, he came back to CBS Sports and Turner Sports as a studio analyst for March Madness.
Anthony was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1991 NBA Draft, with the fame of being a poor outside shooter but a perfect defender. When he was selected by Vancouver Grizzlies, due to his extraordinary defense he gained highly paid contracts, which was the main source of his net worth. He stayed at Grizzlies until 1997.
After the contract expired he signed with Seattle supersonic to increase his net worth he played only one year at Seattle supersonic. Anthony played most of the season with his broken jaw.
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Anthony retired in 2004 before his retirement he played with Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Gregory ended his professional career with 5,497 points 2,997 assist 887 steals in sum up 900 games.
Greg Anthony, a retired professional basketball player, has successfully transitioned into a prominent role as a television analyst. He is widely recognized as an analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports, where he provides insightful commentary on basketball games. After his retirement, Anthony joined ESPN as an analyst for both NBA coverage on ESPN and ABC, further showcasing his expertise and knowledge of the game.
In 2008, Anthony expanded his role as an analyst by making his debut as a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports. He took over the position previously held by Clark Kellogg, solidifying his place in the broadcasting industry. With his deep understanding of the game, Anthony effectively analyzes college basketball games, offering valuable insights to viewers.
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