And maybe, looking back, I was young. I was young, trying to figure out my game, trying to figure it all out. I had to run the organization, I had to represent, and I also had to stay true to who I was.

Former Nuggets, Knicks icon and 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-WNBA point guard Sue Bird, Dwight Howard and Maya Moore make list.

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in twice. Anthony and Howard were among the finalists announced Friday by the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for enshrinement as part of the class of 2025.