During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA . He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn't afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission.

However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted that he might look vulnerable on stage—something that he shouldn't be shy about.

It would be hard for the NBA legend not to get emotional when he wears the orange jacket. It's a rare honor that he dreamt of growing up, and finally achieving it further validates his legacy .

“(There's) a tear coming down, for sure. That's the moment. Fam, kids, people that you grew up with,” said the 41-year-old Anthony on his “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast.

“The speech is wr

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