Watch: Knicks Legend's Son Offers Hall of Fame Tribute

"You've been a Hall-of-Famer to me my whole life," Kiyan said. "All of that hard work, every day, you grinding, nobody seeing you work as hard as you do, everybody taking you for granted, it doesn't go unnoticed. I've seen everything, and I appreciate you for paving the way for me, taking on this next legacy."

Kiyan, 18, is fresh off an illustrious career at Christ the King Regional High School and Long Island Lutheran. His next move will to be follow in his father's sneaker prints at Syracuse University, where'll take the floor at the JMA Wireless Dome. Carmelo spent his long collegiate season with the Orange, guiding the renowned men's program to its first national championship in 2003 before the Denver Nuggets made him the third pick of the ensuing NBA Draft.

Kiyan always knew he'd be in good hands with his father by his side, but he's honored that Carmelo will officially have the Hall-of-Fame designation for the journey.

"I know I'm in good hands because you're going to be right by my side," Kiyan continued. "I just want to tell you how proud I am, seeing you getting inducted into the Hall of Fame means everything to me. I appreciate you for everything. So keep going, and getting better, love you, Pops."

Kiyan taking the floor for Syracuse, as well as the aforementioned high school powerhouses, is the continuation of a sterling Empire State legacy that the Anthony family has developed. It's led, of course, by Carmelo's seven years as a Knick after he was traded from Denver in 2011, one that saw him leave a lasting impression on the team record book.