Cole Anthony Father: All About Greg Anthony! [2023 Update]

An American former professional basketball player Greg Anthony is the father of Orlando Magic’s point guard Cole Anthony.

Greg currently serves as a television commentator for NBA TV and Turner Sports, which means he is not on the verge of leaving the sports world anytime soon.

Aside from that, Greg contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a colligate basketball analyst.

The University of Nevada alum played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before hanging his boots for good.

Did you know Greg was detained in D.C., and charged with soliciting a prostitute on January 16, 2015, nearly ending his broadcasting career? More on this in the section below!

Talking about his son Cole, he is a born fighter. At birth, his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, affecting his heart rate and nearly choking him to death.

However, Cole pulled through the worst and has emerged as one of the best overall point guards in the NBA.

For more intriguing information, please read the whole article and do not forget to go through the facts table below.

Cole Anthony Father | Quick Facts

Birth Name Gregory Carlton Anthony
Known As Greg Anthony
Date of Birth November 15, 1967
Birthplace Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Religion Catholic
Sexual Orientation Straight
Father Name Not Available
Mother Name  Not Available
Gender Male
Age 56 Years Old
Profession Former NBA Player
Famous For  Father of NBA Player Cole Anthony, Former NBA Player
Nationality American
Education Rancho High School (North Las Vegas, Nevada), University of Portland, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Height 6 ft. 1 in/1.85 m/185 cm
Weight 180 lb./82 kg
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Build Large
Marital Status Married
Wife Crystal McCrary (Cole’s Mother), Chere Lucas Anthony
Children Four (Cole Anthony & Ella Anthony and Two From Previous Marriage)
Zodiac Sign  Scorpio
Played For New York Knicks (1991-1995)

Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-1997)

Seattle Supersonics (1997-1998)

Portland Trail Blazers (1999-2001)

Chicago Bull (2001-2002)

Milwaukee Bucks (2002)

Position Point Guard
NBA Stats  Points: 5,497

Assists: 2,997

Steals: 887

NBA Draft 1991/Round:1/Pick:12th Overall
Roster Status Retired
Jersey Number 2, 50
Playing Career 1991–2002
Net Worth Unknown
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Merch  Signed Card
Last Update December 2023

Cole Anthony Father | Early Life, Education & Body Measurements

Father Greg Anthony was born Gregory Carlton Anthony in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on November 15, 1967.

Not much is known about his family background, but it is known that he went to Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After high school graduation, he played his freshman year of college basketball at the University of Portland.

His freshman year went quite well, as he was the WCC Freshman of the Year.

However, he later transferred to the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, and advanced college basketball with Runnin’ Rebels.

With Greg, the Rebels won the 1990 NCAA Championship against Duke University’s Duke Blue Devils.

Greg graduated from UNLV with a degree in political science which makes sense as he aspired to enter politics and wanted to become Nevada’s first black Senator.

And this political journey of his started while he was still in college.

Body Measurements

Greg Anthony is 56 years old as of 2023. He stands 1.85 meters tall and weighs around 180 lbs.

As a November-born, Greg falls under the Scorpio sun sign known for being determined, brave, and loyal.

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