LeBron James Sends Message To New York Knicks Legend Carmelo Anthony

NBA star LeBron James reacted to the big news about Carmelo Anthony.

Oct 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (back) hugs New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) after the Knicks' 95-90 win over the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

Carmelo Anthony was one of the most exciting players in NBA history.

The former superstar last played in the league during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dec 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Recently, it was announced that Anthony will be a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame (Class of 2025).

Via Basketball HOF: "At forward, from Syracuse University, a Class of 2025 Finalist, Carmelo Anthony."

At forward, from Syracuse University, a Class of 2025 Finalist, Carmelo Anthony. #25HoopClass pic.twitter.com/TSGYZcD3jz

— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) February 14, 2025

One person who reacted to the news was Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

His post (via X) had over 19,000 likes and 1.3 million impressions in seven hours.

James wrote: "WELL DESERVING MY BROTHER!!!!! SO DAMN HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU CHAMP!! 🙏🏾💪🏾🫡"

WELL DESERVING MY BROTHER!!!!! SO DAMN HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU CHAMP!! 🙏🏾💪🏾🫡 https://t.co/7vlyh0S8mr

— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 15, 2025

Anthony was the third pick in the 2003 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Syracuse.

He played 19 seasons for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, OKC Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.

The ten-time NBA All-Star had career averages of 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 1,260 games.

Via Yahoo Sports: "The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Finalists:

- Carmelo Anthony
- Dwight Howard
- Sue Bird
- Maya Moore
- Micky Arison
- Jerry Welsh
- Tal Brody
- Sylvia Fowles
- Billy Donovan
- Mark Few
- Jennifer Azzi
- Buck Williams
- Molly Bolin
- Marques Johnson
- Danny Crawford
- Dusan Ivkovic
- The 2008 USA Basketball men's Olympic team"

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Finalists:

- Carmelo Anthony
- Dwight Howard
- Sue Bird
- Maya Moore
- Micky Arison
- Jerry Welsh
- Tal Brody
- Sylvia Fowles
- Billy Donovan
- Mark Few
- Jennifer Azzi
- Buck Williams
- Molly Bolin
- Marques Johnson
- Danny… pic.twitter.com/fSeKItramF

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 14, 2025