Carmelo Anthony, Four Inducted into 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame

Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished class that includes Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles. Anthony, known as one of basketball's purest scorers, reflected emotionally on overcoming doubts and challenges throughout his career, despite never winning an NBA championship. He and Howard were dual inductees as members of the 2008 Olympic "Redeem Team," which won gold in Beijing after previous setbacks, joining other teammates like Jason Kidd and the late Kobe Bryant already enshrined. The 2025 Hall of Fame class also features Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison, and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. Notably, the induction of Bird, Moore, and Fowles marks the first time three WNBA players have been inducted in the same year, highlighting the growing recognition of women's basketball. The ceremony celebrated the collective achievements of these legends, including 11 NBA or WNBA championships, 15 Olympic gold medals, and 45 All-Star selections.