When Carmelo Anthony was announced as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, one of the loudest cheers came from a familiar voice. LeBron James wasted no time celebrating his longtime friend and rival, posting on X in April: WELL DESERVING, MY BROTHER!!!!! SO DAMN HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU CHAMP!!”

That message wasn’t just social media noise. Months later, James made sure his presence matched his words. He was in Springfield to watch Anthony receive basketball’s highest honor—a night that also enshrined Dwight Howard, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison, and the entire 2008 U.S. Olympic “Redeem Team,” of which both James and Anthony were pillars. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin captured James in attendance, photos and all, confirming what many hoped would be the case: LeBron

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