New York Knicks and NBA fans alike can now officially call Carmelo Anthony a Hall of Famer. As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday, the legendary forward has been informed of his election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee.

Carmelo Anthony Secures Hall of Fame Status

Anthony’s illustrious basketball career has now reached its pinnacle with Hall of Fame recognition, ensuring his legacy will forever be enshrined in NBA history. His achievements extend back to his college days, where he led Syracuse University to an NCAA Championship in 2003 and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

At the professional level, Anthony continued his success, earning 10 NBA All-Star selections and six All-NBA team honours. During his seven-year tenure with the Knicks, he won the 2013 NBA scoring title, averaging 28.7 points per game, and led the team to three playoff appearances.

Recognised as one of the greatest scorers in basketball history, Anthony averaged 22.5 points per game over his career, cementing his status as one of the most prolific pure scorers in the sport. Twelve years ago today, he famously scored 50 points against the Miami Heat, making every basket with jump shots—an iconic performance that exemplified his scoring prowess.

Anthony’s Enduring Knicks Legacy

Despite experiencing limited postseason success, Anthony remains a revered figure in New York, having become the superstar talent the Knicks had long sought after the Patrick Ewing era. His electrifying playing style and signature three-point celebration—bringing three fingers to his temple—captivated fans and solidified his place in franchise history.

Today, several Knicks players aspire to follow in Anthony’s footsteps, most notably Jalen Brunson. The emerging star has already secured two All-Star selections and an All-NBA team inclusion during his tenure in New York, with many more accolades expected in the years ahead.