Carmelo Anthony revived basketball in Denver, laying foundation

With the Nuggets surging toward their first NBA Finals, there is room to celebrate Anthony's career in Denver.
With the Nuggets surging toward their first NBA Finals, there is room to celebrate Anthony's career in Denver.

Carmelo Anthony to headline 2024 New York City Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets during 101-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game at the Staples Center on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 in Los Angeles. (Kirby

Denver, Colo., photo taken October 5, 2004- Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony at the end of the opening day of training camp held Tuesday morning at the Pepsi Center. photo by EVAN SEMON/ROCKY

Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend and one of the league's most prolific

Vintage Carmelo Anthony Syracuse (Pre-NBA) Basketball Jersey

Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend and one of the league's most prolific

If Carmelo Anthony Wants to Win an N.B.A. Championship, He Has a

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets poses during a NBA rookie photo News Photo - Getty Images

Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend and one of the league's most prolific

Vintage Carmelo Anthony Syracuse (Pre-NBA) Basketball Jersey

Anthony's lifesaving shot helps Nuggets nudge Celtics