NBA Hall of Famer Billups Urges Nuggets to Retire Carmelo Anthony's Jersey

Carmelo Anthony, recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, remains unhonored by the Denver Nuggets with no retirement of his No. 15 jersey, despite his significant contributions to the franchise. Former Nuggets star and current Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has strongly advocated for the Nuggets to retire Anthony's jersey immediately after his retirement, emphasizing Anthony's importance to the organization and criticizing the delay. The hold-up largely stems from Nikola Jokic, the current Nuggets star and three-time MVP, wearing the No. 15 jersey, which complicates the retirement process. Anthony's trade request in 2011 and the subsequent souring of relations with Nuggets fans and the organization have also contributed to the lack of official recognition, although his recent Hall of Fame induction has opened a door for reconciliation. Billups and other Nuggets legends believe that Anthony deserves a place in the rafters alongside Jokic, acknowledging him as one of the greatest players in franchise history. The Nuggets have yet to announce plans for retiring Anthony's jersey, leaving fans and analysts calling for the team to move past the past conflicts and honor his legacy.