Inside Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame Induction: The Moment That Left Everyone Speechless

Few moments in basketball encapsulate a career quite like Carmelo Anthony’s recent enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — a nod not just to his prodigious scoring, but to a legacy that spans college glory, Olympic triumphs, and undeniable NBA stardom. It’s wild to think he could’ve been inducted several times over, whether for leading Syracuse to a national championship, cementing himself as the 10th highest scorer in NBA history, or standing out as a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Watching Carmelo’s heartfelt speech, complete with a touching nod to his father and a notorious offstage canine interruption handled with poise, you can see why he’s primed not just for the Hall but for a bright future as a studio analyst when the NBA kicks off on NBC and Peacock this fall. Sure, his career arc took him through six teams, but for countless fans, Melo will forever be a Knick — and now, officially, a Hall of Famer. LEARN MORE

Carmelo Anthony could have been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame many times over. He could have been voted in for his college career, leading Syracuse to a national title. He could have been selected based on his NBA play: 10th all-time in points scored (28,289), six-time All-NBA, 10-time All-Star and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. He could have been invited in for being a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Basketball.

Now, Anthony is officially in the Hall of Fame.

Carmelo gave an emotional, touching speech for his induction, at one point getting emotional about his father. However, the part we’re going to remember is how smoothly he handled it when the dogs offstage started barking — this is why he’s going to be great as a studio analyst when the NBA returns to NBC and Peacock this fall.

Carmelo began his career in Denver and went on to play for six NBA teams, but for a lot of fans he will always be a Knick.

And he will always be a Hall of Famer.