As he took that step nearer to the orange jacket on his first poll, Carmelo Anthony received a strong endorsement from the legendary executive who had to face the forward throughout his career. “He’s one of the great players, ever. Really,” Pat Riley, the Miami Heat president, said in an interview with The Post. “A tricky guard. Can shoot. Good dimension. Athletic. And carried a franchise in Denver for a very long time, went to New York. At all times a troublesome cowl so that you needed to sport plan for him each night time. And had a fantastic profession. “
Supply: New York Post
Supply: New York Post
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New ESPN story: The Naismith Corridor of Fame unveiled a star-studded group of finalists for this yr’s Corridor of Fame class, together with Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Maya Moore, Sue Chook, Sylvia Fowles and the gold medal successful 2008 “Redeem Crew.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:06 PM
New ESPN story: The Naismith Corridor of Fame unveiled a star-studded group of finalists for this yr’s Corridor of Fame class, together with Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Maya Moore, Sue Chook, Sylvia Fowles and the gold medal successful 2008 “Redeem Crew.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:06 PM
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Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Chook, Micky Arison, ‘Redeem Crew’ amongst Corridor of Fame finalists apnews.com/article/basket… – 7:23 PM
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Chook, Micky Arison, ‘Redeem Crew’ amongst Corridor of Fame finalists apnews.com/article/basket… – 7:23 PM
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Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Chook among the many Corridor of Fame finalists chicagotribune.com/2025/02/14/chi… – 7:15 PM
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Chook among the many Corridor of Fame finalists chicagotribune.com/2025/02/14/chi… – 7:15 PM
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“All good?”
Suns rookie Ryan Dunn adjusting his hair throughout media availability for NBA Rising Stars.
Most well-known telephone contact: “Carmelo Anthony.” #Suns pic.x.com/5YkFIno4jI – 6:45 PM
“All good?”
Suns rookie Ryan Dunn adjusting his hair throughout media availability for NBA Rising Stars.
Most well-known telephone contact: “Carmelo Anthony.” #Suns pic.x.com/5YkFIno4jI – 6:45 PM
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Carmelo Anthony, Sylvia Fowles, Billy Donovan, Jerry Welsh, Tal Brody, Maya Moore, Dwight Howard, Sue Chook and Micky Arison named @Hoophall finalists. pic.x.com/TYS9f7DpIF – 6:17 PM
Carmelo Anthony, Sylvia Fowles, Billy Donovan, Jerry Welsh, Tal Brody, Maya Moore, Dwight Howard, Sue Chook and Micky Arison named @Hoophall finalists. pic.x.com/TYS9f7DpIF – 6:17 PM
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So this implies Dwight and Carmelo may get on this yr — twice. – 6:16 PM
So this implies Dwight and Carmelo may get on this yr — twice. – 6:16 PM
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Pat Riley on Micky Arison: “There’s simply so many accomplishments that we’ve achieved. … He’s only a nice proprietor. It’s a household group.” – 6:10 PM
Pat Riley on Micky Arison: “There’s simply so many accomplishments that we’ve achieved. … He’s only a nice proprietor. It’s a household group.” – 6:10 PM
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Naismith HOF Finalists:
Carmelo Anthony
Sylvia Fowler
Billy Donovan (coach)
Jerry Welsh (coach)
Tal Brody (contributor)
Maya Moore
Dwight Howard
Sue Chook
Micky Arison (contributor) – 6:09 PM
Naismith HOF Finalists:
Carmelo Anthony
Sylvia Fowler
Billy Donovan (coach)
Jerry Welsh (coach)
Tal Brody (contributor)
Maya Moore
Dwight Howard
Sue Chook
Micky Arison (contributor) – 6:09 PM
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Carmelo Anthony is one step away from being reunited with @therealboeheim in Springfield, ceaselessly. 🍊 pic.x.com/dxAgEbjQUO – 6:06 PM
Carmelo Anthony is one step away from being reunited with @therealboeheim in Springfield, ceaselessly. 🍊 pic.x.com/dxAgEbjQUO – 6:06 PM
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Warmth President Pat Riley reveals the place his ‘three-peat’ trademark revenues wind up apnews.com/article/pat-ri… – 2:14 PM
Warmth President Pat Riley reveals the place his ‘three-peat’ trademark revenues wind up apnews.com/article/pat-ri… – 2:14 PM
Extra on this storyline
“He was cut out to be a great international player,” Jerry Colangelo, the former director of USA Basketball, told The Post. “The nuances of the international game, the 3-point distance is a little bit less. The tempo of the sport was good for him. And along with his nice talent of scoring, we went to him lots. He had the power to shoot anytime he wished to. As a result of more often than not he’s going to attain. He had a number of video games the place, in my thoughts, he didn’t miss any pictures. Cherished his competitiveness. He was nice in our system. I believe he made different folks higher. And he was dedicated all the way in which.” -via New York Post / February 14, 2025
Pat Riley on Carmelo Anthony: “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 two-guard. Today, he’d be playing 5. That’s simply the way in which the sport has grown. However he deserves it. I hope he makes it.” -via New York Post / February 14, 2025
Ben Golliver: 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists – Carmelo Anthony – Sylvia Fowles – Billy Donovan – Jerry Welsh – Tal Brody – Maya Moore – Dwight Howard – Sue Chook – Micky Arison – Mark Few – Jennifer Azzi – Buck Williams – Molly Bolin – Marques Johnson – Danny Crawford – Dusan Ivkovic – 2008 Olympic Redeem Crew -via Twitter @BenGolliver / February 14, 2025