NBA World Reacts to Carmelo Anthony Being Elected to Pro Basketball Hall of Fame

'Melo played 19 NBA seasons and was a 10-time All-Star.

Anthony was reportedly elected to the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot. / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

A likely dream of Carmelo Anthony's came true on Wednesday afternoon as, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the long-time NBA great was informed that he's been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

It's a first ballot election for the former basketball star, who over his nineteen-year career played with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers and Los Angeles Lakers.

First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA. pic.twitter.com/b079xHPqZB

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 2, 2025

Anthony, a ten-time All-Star and the league's ninth all-time leading scorer, was a fan-favorite in the NBA world and as such, has garnered quite the reaction to Wednesday's announcement across social media. Here's a look at some of the best:

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— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) April 2, 2025

An absolute all-time legend. Elite NBA bucket getter and star. American icon with his 🐐Team USA record setting performances and gold medals. And of course, an all time freshman season delivering Cuse the title. Congrats @carmeloanthony . Simply the best. #Cuse #Faegans https://t.co/JxgI3iI11X

— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) April 2, 2025

Today, tomorrow, forever, your legacy is sealed #STAYME7O https://t.co/cje8bLUTPf pic.twitter.com/KoM8KVfYgy

— Tyler Hu (Who?) (@huisthatkid) April 2, 2025

BREAKING: "Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025" ~ @ShamsCharania

FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER 👏

Congratulations @carmeloanthony #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/GifI05FqYP

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 2, 2025

Congrats fam @carmeloanthony!!! HOF in ‘25, it’s only right!!! Well deserved 🙌🏾 https://t.co/BdFrGbRIoX

— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) April 2, 2025

Melo was so tough. A wrap on a lot of childhood memories 👏 pic.twitter.com/9tVDHfjPI5

— DraftKings (@DraftKings) April 2, 2025

One of the greatest scorers in NBA history!

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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 2, 2025

https://t.co/bcL4LasHGm pic.twitter.com/cVyN5T1Yyj

— kyle (@knicks_tape99) April 2, 2025

I am a die-hard Knicks fan who didn't *love* his NY tenure. THIS is well-deserved.

— Bourb Your Enthusiasm! (@BourbEnthusiasm) April 2, 2025

“Do y’all think Melo is a HOFer?” was probably the darkest era of this website and it lasted like 5 years https://t.co/2lrTpl55OV

— Céad Míle Fáilte (@ColeyMick) April 2, 2025

HOW GOOD WAS CARMELO ANTHONY pic.twitter.com/RYF7J6UlEH

— Southern Charm Sports (@SouthernCharmSp) April 2, 2025

Proving that what you do in college absolutely counts for the hall. https://t.co/va8fzGsvXL

— Steve Jobs invented the Apple iPhone (@NBABabySecret) April 2, 2025

On top of a successful NBA career, Anthony also won an NCAA national championship with the Syracuse Orange in 2003 and is a three-time Olympic gold medalist.

Quite the impressive—and first ballot Hall of Fame-worthy—résumé for the legend.

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