Two-time NBA Champion Joel Anthony named GM of Montreal Alliance

Joel Anthony is coming home. The Montreal-born, two-time NBA Champion has been named General Manager of the Montreal Alliance. The city’s new CEBL basketball team will play their first season beginning in May.

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— Montréal Alliance (@mtl_alliance) December 8, 2021

Joel Anthony has been named General Manager of the Montreal Alliance.

Anthony played in the NBA for 10 seasons, serving as a centre for the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. He won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, teaming up alongside Miami’s “Big 3” of Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwayne Wade.

Joel Anthony is less than a decade removed from his two NBA Championships.

In a press statement, Joel Anthony expressed his excitement to work with the new team.

“It’s an honour to have this position as General Manager of the Montreal Alliance. It means a lot to me to have the opportunity to come back home and be part of the growth of basketball in my community. I am looking forward to bringing a great experience for our fans, staff and players to enjoy.”
—Joel Anthony

Anthony has been involved with the CEBL for their last two seasons. He served as a Player Development Consultant for the Hamilton Honey Badgers, with the team making the playoffs in both of his years involved.

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