Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and former scoring champion, has officially been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The announcement will take place at the men's Final Four in San Antonio. Over a 19-year career, Anthony averaged 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while playing for teams like the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. He led Syracuse to a national championship and was the face of the Knicks during his tenure. Although he never won an NBA title, he is celebrated for his impressive Olympic career, capturing three gold medals and one bronze.

Anthony's journey began when he was drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, right behind LeBron James. His highest scoring season came in 2006-07, where he averaged 28.9 points per game. Despite strong individual performances, playoff success eluded him, with his best result being a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2009. After his time with the Knicks, he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 2023.