Anthony, Bird to enter basketball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK: Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard and women’s basketball icon Sue Bird will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after being formally named among members of the 2025 class on Saturday. Anthony, who retired from basketball in 2023, 20 years after being drafted by the Denver Nuggets is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, averaging 22.5 points per game during his career and ranking 10th all-time in NBA scoring with 28,289 points.

Howard — the 2004 No.1 draft pick who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win their most recent NBA championship in 2020 — was renowned as a dominant force on both ends of the court, earning the nickname “Superman” for his all-around offensive and defensive game.

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Bird meanwhile will enter the Hall of Fame widely recognised as one of the greatest players in the history of women’s basketball after playing 21 seasons with the Seattle Storm before retiring in 2022. IANS

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