Carmelo Anthony Shares the Story Behind His Expression in the Famous Rihanna Meme

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Carmelo Anthony has the answers.

On Thursday’s episode of 7pm in Brooklyn With Carmelo Anthony, the now-retired NBA superstar reflected on the image that may well go down as his greatest off-the-court legacy—the infamous photo of him and Rihanna.

Captured in 2014, the image features a dapper Melo casting a flirtatious glance at Rihanna, who is effortlessly posing for the camera. The intense flash from the camera lends a distinct "early 2010s" vibe to the scene.

Over the past ten years since the photo was first captured, Anthony's expression has come to embody the saying "ready to risk it all," illustrating the peculiar ways in which the internet operates.

Melo was ready to risk it all for Rihanna😂👀 pic.twitter.com/5S1j1YPP0s

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During his show