Carmelo Anthony Rumor Has NBA Fans Very Excited

According to Front Office Sports, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony could become an analyst for a major network.

Sep 28, 2021; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) answers questions during media day at the UCLA Health and Training Center in El Segundo, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Carmelo Anthony is one of the most popular players in NBA history.

The future Hall of Famer last played during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

He currently hosts a popular podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn.

Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Carmelo Anthony looks on in the first half between France and Canada in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

On Thursday, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported an update on the NBA legend.

Via McCarthy: "EXCLUSIVE: NBA legend @carmeloanthony in exploratory talks to join NBC or Amazon Prime Video's NBA coverage in 2025, source tell @FOS.

Anthony is a former 10-time NBA All-Star--and national champion for the Syracuse Orange."

EXCLUSIVE: NBA legend @carmeloanthony in exploratory talks to join NBC or Amazon Prime Video's NBA coverage in 2025, source tell @FOS.

Anthony is a former 10-time NBA All-Star--and national champion for the Syracuse Orange.https://t.co/XXWync8ezR

— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) December 19, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the report.

@_zaiire_: "Big W melo"

Big W melo

— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) December 19, 2024

@primesarchive: "That’s fire will be great content"

That’s fire will be great content

— Prime (@primesarchive) December 19, 2024

@NBABoards: "Melo might be a breath of fresh air, if he gives insight and analysis and not terrible hot takes."

Melo might be a breath of fresh air, if he gives insight and analysis and not terrible hot takes.

— NBA Hoops Online (@NBABoards) December 19, 2024

@LONDO87540615: "Bro really finna be commentating on his son in a few years"

Bro really finna be commentating on his son in a few years

— Big Rome (@LONDO87540615) December 19, 2024

@PGsandDBs: "This could be huge if they let him rock‼️ "

This could be huge if they let him rock‼️ https://t.co/oYAUxyK9rW

— PG's and DB's (@PGsandDBs) December 19, 2024

@crypt0bitl0rd: "Carmelo bringing his basketball IQ to the mic? This could be fun to watch unfold."

Carmelo bringing his basketball IQ to the mic? This could be fun to watch unfold.

— Crypto Bitlord (@crypt0bitl0rd) December 19, 2024

Casey Holdahl: "They should stick to his post-game media routine: Melo gets fitted for the first three-quarters of the show then comes out and holds court for the last 15 minutes"

They should stick to his post-game media routine: Melo gets fitted for the first three-quarters of the show then comes out and holds court for the last 15 minutes https://t.co/aq3M06rba1

— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) December 19, 2024

Anthony was the third pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

He played 19 seasons for the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers.

His career averages are 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 1,260 games.

Dec 21, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. Memphis Grizzlies won 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-Imagn Images / Anthony Gruppuso-Imagn Images