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Carmelo Anthony Elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

The 10-time NBA All-Star and Olympic legend was selected in his first year of eligibility, solidifying his legacy as one of basketball's greats.

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Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony bears the brigadier prior to a Men's basketball quarterfinal game between Team United States and Team Brazil on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France.
Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) runs down the court after making a basket during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Overview

  • Carmelo Anthony has been officially elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.
  • Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection, ranks 10th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 28,289 points.
  • He led Syracuse University to an NCAA championship in 2003 as a freshman and was drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets that same year.
  • Internationally, Anthony is the most decorated male U.S. Olympic basketball player, winning three gold medals and one bronze across four Olympic Games.
  • The full Hall of Fame class will be announced during the NCAA Men's Final Four on April 5, with enshrinement scheduled for September 5-6 in Springfield, Massachusetts.