Greg Anthony: Net Worth and Career Overview
Greg Anthony, a former American NBA basketball player, boasts a net worth of $10 million. Currently, Anthony is a lead commentator for CBS Sports and also contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a college basketball analyst.
NBA Career: Teams and Achievements
From 1991 to 2002, Anthony's NBA career saw him playing for several teams, including:
- New York Knicks
- Vancouver Grizzlies
- Seattle SuperSonics
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Milwaukee Bucks
Although initially known as a poor outside shooter, he earned a reputation as an excellent defender throughout his career.
Early Life and Education
Born on November 15, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anthony had early ambitions of entering politics and becoming Nevada's first African American Senator. However, his talent on the basketball court steered his future towards sports.
He began his college career at the University of Portland, where he won the WCC Freshman of the Year award. Later, he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he helped his team win the 1990 NCAA Championship during his junior year.
Drafted to the NBA
Greg Anthony was selected in the first round of the 1991 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. His position as a point guard became the central role in his successful NBA career until his retirement in 2002.
Post-Retirement Career
Upon retiring, Anthony joined ESPN as an analyst, providing insights for NBA coverage on ESPN and ABC. In 2008, he debuted as a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports and later moved to the broadcast booth as a lead commentator in 2014.
Personal Life
Anthony remains active in politics as a registered Republican. He has three children: two with his ex-wife, Crystal McCrary Anthony, and one with his current wife, Chere Anthony.
