Carmelo Anthony is a first ballot Hall of Famer, according to ESPN. The former Knicks forward, 40, was notified that he’s been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The 10-time NBA All-Star was one of 17 finalists announced by the Hall of Fame in February.

Anthony, a six-time All-NBA selection and 2003 All-Rookie Team selection, gets into illustrious company after 19 NBA seasons in which he averaged 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

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

The New York Knicks legend weighed in on Mikal Bridges' recent critique of Tom Thibodeau's minutes management.

Carmelo Anthony has been elected into the Naismith Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility, according to league sources.

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Anthony was well known for his stints with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. On January 22, 2019, Anthony became a Chicago Bull.

Syracuse Orange alum, and former New York Knick Carmelo Anthony will be inducted in first opportunity on the ballot to the Naismith Professional Basketball Hall of Fame.

New York Knicks great Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Spending 19 seasons in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets,