Dwight Howard, the former Orlando Magic No. 1 draft pick from 2004 and the most recent entrant into the team's Hall of Fame, has been elected as a first-ballot Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member.

Dwight Howard is heading to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, according to a report from ESPN basketball insider Shams Charania. Howard, an eight-time All-Star, was elected as a first-ballot member for the 2025 Hall of Fame class, Shams reported on Friday on X.

Syracuse Orange alum, and former New York Knick Carmelo Anthony will be inducted in first opportunity on the ballot to the Naismith Professional Basketball Hall of Fame.

NBA Great Carmelo Anthony Eyes Ownership of This Eastern Conference Team ESPN's Shams Charania shared that Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

He spent his final year with the Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Although he was clearly over the hill and unable to shoot well on a consistent basis, he was a fan favorite, and there would usually be a buzz in the air at Crypto.

Knicks fans have repaired whatever blisters might have formed, invariably giving Anthony loud ovations when he returns to the Garden.