Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard announce NBA Hall of Fame presenters

Both Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard stole the spotlight the minute they entered the NBA. 

Drafted in 2003 and 2004, respectively, Anthony immediately proved himself as a lethal three-level scorer with the Denver Nuggets while Howard quickly asserted himself as an unstoppable force with the Orlando Magic. 

For over a decade, both Anthony and Howard were viewed as two of the top talents at their positions. Even as they aged into their 30s, both remained contributors on contending teams. 

Howard was even able to win his first championship as a vital bench presence in his age-34 season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Neither boasted longevity comparable to LeBron James or Kevin Durant, but they proved enough throughout their careers to warrant first-ballot selections to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

With inductions set to take place on Sept. 6, the pair of basketball legends recently informed the Hall who their respective presenters will be, per SNY's Ian Begley. 

Anthony selected fellow Hall of Famers and contemporaries Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson. Meanwhile, Howard opted for an old-school pick with one of his presenters, New York Knicks icon Patrick Ewing.