Sep 08, 2008 9:56 AM EST

Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony, a native of Baltimore, showed off his gold medal before the Ravens-Bengals' game on Sunday, according to Rocky Mountain News.

Anthony, who attended the game, wore a purple No. 15 Ravens' jersey.

"I’ve come a long way," Anthony said. "It means a great deal. ... It’s an honor for me, being from Baltimore."

Via Rocky Mountain News