'A Tear Coming Down' – Carmelo Anthony Teased NBA Fans on Upcoming HOF Induction

“A tear coming down for sure,” Anthony said. “That’s the moment. Fam, kids, people that you grew up with… the speech is written.

“You reflecting on your whole high school, college, USA basketball. It’s more to just the 19 years [in the NBA]. You gotta go back and reflect on playing little league.”

Carmelo Anthony is one of the most decorated stars in the league and finished his career averaging 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists. The 6-foot-8 forward was also part of the historic 2003 NBA draft with LeBron James and his fellow Hall of Famers, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Carmelo Anthony will make debut as a studio analyst in the Thunder-Rockets game

One of the highly anticipated games in the 2025-26 NBA season is the first matchup between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams will face each other when the season starts, on Oct. 21. It will also serve as the Thunder’s Ring Night.

According to Today.com, Carmelo Anthony will be part of the broadcast team that night for NBC as a studio analyst. The program will be hosted by Maria Taylor, together with Hall of Famer Vince Carter.

Anthony shares history with both teams. After his stint with the Knicks, he joined the Thunder and appeared in 78 games. He was the veteran star who served as a third option for their Big 3 with Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Following that, he joined the Rockets.

However, his time in Houston did not last, as he only appeared in 10 games before he was traded to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls eventually waived him.