Overview

• He will be honored this weekend both for his 19-year NBA career and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Redeem Team.
• Former Nuggets coach George Karl publicly congratulated Anthony as a deserving Hall of Famer, prompting pushback from fans who resurfaced his past criticisms.
• On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Anthony joked that his longtime friend LeBron James should "get his a**" over to retirement.
• Reports indicate James picked up a $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for next season and is not under contract after 2026.
• One outlet misdated Anthony’s induction as 2026; he retired in May 2023 and was announced for the 2025 class in his first year of eligibility.