Overview
- On the eve of the ceremony in Springfield, Anthony received his Hall jacket and ring at Mohegan Sun, with his son Kiyan presenting the jacket in a widely shared moment.
- Anthony said he turned in his speech only days ago and expects an emotional address, noting on TV and his podcast that a tear is likely.
- Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson will present Anthony, with Wade posting a celebratory message, as fellow Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce publicly welcomed him to the club.
- Anthony credited Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title as the foundation of his career and described himself as a longtime standard-bearer for USA Basketball, citing his Olympic records and the 2008 gold.
- He emphasized pride in his consistency across 19 NBA seasons and 10 All-Star selections, while a congratulatory post from former coach George Karl revived fan scrutiny of their past rift.