The Los Angeles Lakers have had more than their fair share of players who have made it to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Most of them spent a substantial amount of time with the team, but a few didn't stick around that long.
Carmelo Anthony was one of the NBA's best pure scorers during a 19-year career that spanned the 2000s, 2010s and early 2020s. He ended up with a career average of 22.5 points a game and led the NBA in scoring average during the 2012-13 season.
He spent his final year with the Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Although he was clearly over the hill and unable to shoot well on a consistent basis, he was a fan favorite, and there would usually be a buzz in the air at Crypto.com Arena when he would check into a game.
He has reportedly been elected into this year's Hall of Fame class.
Via ESPN:
"Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania."
During his prime, Anthony spent seven and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets and another seven and a half seasons as a member of the New York Knicks. For his career, he scored 28,289 points, which currently ranks 12th in NBA history.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: A former Lakers player has been elected into the Hall of Fame
