Uncasville, Conn. – The 2003 NCAA championship , the biggest moment in Syracuse basketball history, is also the achievement that changed Carmelo Anthony’s life.

“That was the moment that changed everything,’’ Anthony said Friday during an interview with a gathering of reporters one day prior to his induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Anthony, a Syracuse icon for leading the Orange to the national championship during his one and only year at SU, pointed to that season as the foundation for the Hall of Fame that would follow.

The 19-year NBA career, the 10 All-Star Game appearances, the four U.S. Olympic teams and the three gold medals. All of that started with his one memorable season with the Orange.

“That championship is the reason why I’m here today,’’ Anthony said

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