Overview

• Kiyan Anthony presented his father with the Hall of Fame jacket and ring during the Springfield ceremony, coinciding with Kiyan’s freshman season at Syracuse.
• Anthony told his children they are his true legacy and honored his late father and Puerto Rican heritage in a tearful address.
• He acknowledged never winning an NBA title yet underscored his impact, closing a 19-season career with 28,289 points, 10 All-Star selections, a 2013 scoring title, and multiple Olympic medals including the 2008 Redeem Team.
• He emphasized his New York identity, declaring “Once a Knick, always a Knick” and saying his “soul will always echo 33rd and 7th.”
• The Class of 2025 also featured Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, the 2008 U.S. men’s team, Billy Donovan, Micky Arison, and Danny Crawford, with the weekend prompting celebratory apparel drops and brand tie-ins.