Carmelo Anthony Receives Strong Backing for Hall of Fame Induction
Retired New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony has garnered significant support for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
Carmelo Anthony Leads 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot
Anthony headlines this year’s list of candidates for enshrinement, bringing with him an illustrious career filled with accolades. While his stats speak for themselves, it’s his impact beyond the numbers that has earned him the backing of basketball icons.
Pat Riley Endorses Anthony’s Hall of Fame Case
Miami Heat president and Hall of Famer Pat Riley recently voiced his strong support for Anthony’s inclusion in the Hall. Speaking to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (via New York Knicks on SI’s Jeremy Brener), Riley praised Anthony’s skill set and contributions to the game:
“He’s one of the great players, ever. Really,” Riley said. “A tough guard. Can shoot. Good size. Athletic. And carried a franchise in Denver for a long time, went to New York. Always a tough cover, so you had to game-plan for him every night. And had a great career.
“I think from the standpoint of what they call small forwards, he wasn’t just that. He can play small forward, sure. He can play power forward. Back then, we were more positional. He could play the 2-guard. Today, he’d be playing 5. That’s just the way the game has grown. But he deserves it. I hope he makes it.”
Anthony’s Hall of Fame Credentials Are Undeniable
Anthony’s legacy as one of the game’s elite scorers is cemented by his impressive list of achievements:
- 10-time NBA All-Star
- 2013 NBA Scoring Champion
- Six-time All-NBA selection (two Second Team, four Third Team)
- Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
- Career average of 22.5 points per game
A dominant force throughout his career, Anthony was a go-to scorer in his prime, consistently averaging over 25 PPG. His impact on the court, both with the Nuggets and Knicks, earned the respect of legends like Riley, whose endorsement could be influential in the final decision.
With his Hall of Fame induction looming, it seems only a matter of time before Carmelo Anthony takes his rightful place among basketball’s greatest.
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liverpool | 28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 66 | 26 | 40 | 67 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 51 | 23 | 38 | 54 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 48 |
| 4 |  Man City | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 47 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 46 |
| 6 |  Newcastle | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 44 |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 43 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 39 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 |  Fulham | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 42 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 45 | -5 | 42 |
| 11 |  Brentford | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 36 |
| 13 |  Tottenham | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 33 |
| 14 |  Man United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 33 |
| 15 |  West Ham | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 33 |
| 16 |  Everton | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 |  Wolves | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 56 | -19 | 22 |
| 18 |  Ipswich | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 57 | -31 | 17 |
| 19 |  Leicester | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 17 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 27 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 65 | -46 | 9 |