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Carmelo Anthony Enshrined in Hall of Fame as Player and Redeem Team Standout

The induction recognizes his NBA milestones alongside his 2008 Redeem Team legacy.

Overview

  • On the eve of the ceremony in Springfield, Anthony received his Hall jacket and ring at Mohegan Sun, with his son Kiyan presenting the jacket in a widely shared moment.
  • Anthony said he turned in his speech only days ago and expects an emotional address, noting on TV and his podcast that a tear is likely.
  • Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson will present Anthony, with Wade posting a celebratory message, as fellow Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce publicly welcomed him to the club.
  • Anthony credited Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title as the foundation of his career and described himself as a longtime standard-bearer for USA Basketball, citing his Olympic records and the 2008 gold.
  • He emphasized pride in his consistency across 19 NBA seasons and 10 All-Star selections, while a congratulatory post from former coach George Karl revived fan scrutiny of their past rift.