Carmelo Anthony, one of the deadliest shooters in NBA history, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Carmelo Anthony's Journey to NBA Greatness

Carmelo Anthony Inducted Into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class Carmelo Anthony Inducted Into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class
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According to Shams Charania, Anthony has been informed that he will be one of the Hall of Famers for this year's class.

Picked third overall by the Denver Nuggets in the iconic 2003 NBA Draft, which included LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Anthony did not waste any time proving himself to be one of the world's best offensive players. As a rookie, he scored 21 points per game, marking the beginning of a storied career.

Over eight seasons with Denver, Anthony dominated the scoring charts, averaging 24.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game across 564 contests. He led the Nuggets to the 2009 Western Conference Finals, where they fell to the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers.

A Star in New York: The Knicks Era

Anthony's career hit a turning point in 2011 when he was dealt to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade. The Maryland native went back to the East Coast and immediately became the franchise face.

While in New York, Anthony won the 2013 NBA scoring title by averaging 28.7 points per game. Even with all his individual excellence, though, the Knicks couldn't manage deep playoff runs, with their finest result being an exit in the second round during the same season. In seven seasons in New York, Anthony averaged 24.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 412 games.

Melo's Post-Knicks Career

After his stint with the Knicks, Anthony bounced around the league, suiting up for the Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-18), Houston Rockets (2018-19), Portland Trail Blazers (2019-21), and Los Angeles Lakers (2021-22). Despite all these moves, his scoring ability never changed, ending his career with a scoring average of 22.5 points per game on 44.7% field shooting and 35.5% three-point shooting.

When Anthony retired, he had racked up 28,289 career points, ranking 10th in the all-time list of scorers in the NBA—a reflection of his scoring ability and longevity in the sport.

Collegiate Glory: Syracuse's Champion

Before leaving his imprint on the NBA, Anthony had a record-breaking college season at Syracuse University, ESPN reported. As a freshman, he guided the Orange to their first NCAA title in 2003, claiming the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award along the way.

Anthony has a prestigious international resume as well, becoming the most decorated American men's Olympic basketball player in history. He played for Team USA in four Olympic Games and won three consecutive gold medals (2008, 2012, and 2016) and one bronze (2004).

After his retirement, Anthony believes he could be a good NBA owner. Sports World News reported yesterday that Melo wanted to buy the Washington Wizards.