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The USA’s Carmelo Anthony holds up the national flag after winning the gold medal at the Men’s Basketball Final between USA and Spain at the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic games. London, UK. 12th August 2012. (Photo: Steve Christo) (Photo by Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty Images)

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The USA’s Carmelo Anthony holds up the national flag after winning the gold medal at the Men’s Basketball Final between USA and Spain at the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic games. London, UK. 12th August 2012. (Photo: Steve Christo) (Photo by Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty Images)
Carmelo Anthony, a six-time All-Star with the New York Knicks, is one of the NBA’s biggest name players. He has received harsh criticism for his defense and volume shooting. According to Basketball Reference, Anthony had?an 81 percent chance of being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.
Eventually, the 39-year-old will lead the Glorious Honor Class of 2024.
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?Is Carmelo Anthony locked in the Basketball Hall of Fame?
The New York City Hall of Fame will include some deserving personalities who will add the orange jackets and gold ring to their list of post-career achievements.
Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA in May of this year. He is the sole retired member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team who has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Finally, Melo has been named to the NYC 2024 Class. Anthony will be joined in the 2024? class by street ball great Joe Hammond and former Christ the King (Queens) and New York Liberty star Tina Charles, among others. Other 2024 inductees include Lauren Cargill (CUNY’s all-time top scorer), Ron Naclerio (PSAL’s winning coach), Ronnie Nunn (former NBA official), Mike Malone (Queen native and current NBA champion head coach of the Nuggets.

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New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony reacts after hitting a 3-point shot in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 19, 2012. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY NYP20121219104; Basketball USA NBA x0x xub 2012 quer premiumd
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Adam Silver confirms Melo’s induction into the Hall of Fame.
Reincarnation of the NYC Hall of Fame
The NYC Basketball HOF required a revival after six years of stagnation because of the demise of most of the founding founders. It was an all-star lineup that included Tom Konchalski, Cecil Watkins, Bob Williams, and Howard Garfinkel. The new creators, led by President Nate Archibald and CEO Michael Cohen, upgraded the HOF to hoopshallny.org. According to Tom Lockhart, the organization’s secretary general, they are seeking a location that will house both a physical hall of fame and the 2024 induction ceremony.
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Tom Lockhart plans to organize the ceremony next summer at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, which has previously hosted induction ceremonies. He created a sportscaster category to commemorate ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, as well as an Arts and Culture event to honor filmmaker Spike Lee, actor Denzel Washington, and novelist Charley Rosen.
Melo’s Hall of Fame nomination is hotly discussed until the end. He is, however, one of the most prolific ballers in NBA history, and his accomplishments are obvious. He should be inducted into the New York City Hall of Fame, as it would be a fitting tribute to his tremendous career.
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