Unchecked: Carmelo Anthony is a Future Hall of Famer

Melo's renaissance with Portland is going to make his Hall of Fame induction that much better.

While it notably took Carmelo Anthony a long time to find a new role in the NBA, he is now rolling with the Portland Trail Blazers, having hit clutch bucket after clutch bucket in the bubble.

Carmelo Anthony

vs Grizzlies: CLUTCH
vs Celtics: CLUTCH
vs Rockets: CLUTCH

How did it take 8 months for this man to find a team?! pic.twitter.com/iuvcHsXkGf

— Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) August 5, 2020

Which led to his teammate Damian Lillard reminding people that Melo is a future Hall of Famer.

“I mean he’s a Hall of Famer.” 🔥@Dame_Lillard reflects on Melo’s big shot and impact as a teammate. pic.twitter.com/Tin8ZQgvzr

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 5, 2020

Sports Illustrated Host Robin Lundberg explains how Anthony leaving the game on his own terms will make it that much better when he does enter the Hall of Fame.

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