Basketball Legends Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard Honored with Dual Hall of Fame Inductions
Source: news.source.inquirer
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025, both individually and as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic 'Redeem Team'. This class also includes other basketball greats like Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, and notable figures such as Billy Donovan, Micky Arison, and Danny Crawford. The enshrinement will take place over a weekend in September at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025: individually and as members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic 'Redeem Team'.
The 'Redeem Team' won gold at the Beijing Olympics, marking the start of a five consecutive Olympic title run for USA Basketball's men's program.
Other inductees include WNBA stars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, coach Billy Donovan, Miami Heat's Micky Arison, and referee Danny Crawford.
Enshrinement ceremonies are scheduled for September 5-6 at Mohegan Sun and the Hall of Fame in Springfield.
Anthony expressed relief and joy upon receiving the induction call, describing it as a burden lifted off his shoulders.
