Now that Anthony is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, here are five NBA greats who should be next in line for induction.

First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA. pic.twitter.com/b079xHPqZB

Carmelo Anthony is a first ballot Hall of Famer, according to ESPN. The former Knicks forward was notified that he’s been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The 10-time NBA All-Star was one of 17 finalists announced by the Hall of Fame in February.

Melo was one of the great bucket-getters the game has seen, an NCAA champion at Syracuse, who won three Olympic gold medals.

Anthony, a six-time All-NBA selection and 2003 All-Rookie Team selection, gets into illustrious company after 19 NBA seasons in which he averaged 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Shams Charania joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to reveal that Carmelo Anthony will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Former NBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the esteemed institution’s Class of 2025. A 10-time NBA All-Star and former league scoring champ,

Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN. Anthony was one of the 17 finalists announced by the Hall of Fame in February. The full class of 2025 will be announced on Saturday at the Men's Final Four in San Antonio,

Carmelo Anthony wrapped up his NBA career as one of the best pure scorers in basketball history. Now, the retired 10-time NBA All-Star has received the most significant tip of the cap any player can receive after their career.