Is Carmelo Anthony A-List?
No — Carmelo Anthony is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
NBA Draft Pick
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — Brief Stint in Portland
Ranking Timeline
NCAA Championship Win
Leads Syracuse to NCAA Championship.
NBA Draft Pick
Drafted by Denver Nuggets, starts NBA career.
New York Knicks Trade
Traded to New York Knicks, becomes franchise player.
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins Olympic gold medal with Team USA.
Trade to Oklahoma City
Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder.
Brief Stint in Portland
Revives career with Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Retired NBA Legend
Cemented legacy as prolific scorer.
Last updated: February 25, 2026