2025 has been incredible for Carmelo Anthony. Just this year, the legendary baller was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, began his new venture as a studio analyst for NBA On NBA/Peacock, and will witness his son Kiyan play his freshman year at his alma mater, Syracuse University.

On top of all that, an exhibit titled “House of Melo: Where Tomorrows Are Promised” opened on Oct. 25 in his hometown of Baltimore. Curated by award-winning writer D. Watkins and creative director Khalilah Beaver, the exhibit is hosted at the historic Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Central Branch.

The immersive cultural exhibit coincides with Anthony's Hall of Fame induction and transforms the library's first floor into a celebration of the NBA star's life journey. From his roots in West Baltimore's Murphy Homes, to his global impact on sports, style, business, and social justice.

At the preview of “House of Melo,” Anthony shared his feelings about receiving his well-deserved flowers for all of his immense accomplishments.

“I’ve been reflecting on that. When you talk about the Hall of Fame, my son going to Syracuse and all the other endeavors that I'm a part of and building, I think it’s about being consistent, showing up, and just being consistent in everything I do,” Anthony told BET.com.

On Melo’s popular podcast “7PM in Brooklyn”, Kiyan made the decision to attend Syracuse University — where his father is a legend having brought the school its only NCAA title in 200. He played only one year at the school and still his number 15 jersey was retired in 2013. He beamed when speaking about what it means for him to have his son follow in his footsteps.

“It's a beautiful moment. It's beautiful to just see that’s what he wanted to do. To continue and want to represent something that we've established,” Anthony shared. “We planted seeds, and he's a major part of that. He was a part of that even before he was there. So now that he's there, being able to represent that, it makes it that much better.”

For the “House of Melo” exhibit, which will be open to late December 2025, Anthony said that his team came up with the concept and executed the idea. 

“We've done it in different places. What can we bring back here to the city? And it was just that kind of challenge. So we were like, “Yo.Let's, let's take over the library. Let's figure out how we can do something with the library, and a free library at that, right? So I think that was big, and the creative minds in the boardroom began talking, and this is what you get."

Artifacts from Anthonty’s championship winning season at Syracuse, his signature Nike sneakers, jerseys from the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks, several Olympics teams and quotes from Melo decorate the interior and exterior of the library in honor of his illustrious career. Also, Anthony’s suit he wore at his Hall of Fame induction and his orange HOF jacket are on display

The exhibit features candid shots of Anthony being part of a protest in Baltimore in April 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray. The compelling items showcase not only Anthony’s excellence on the court, but his commitment to social justice.

“I think “House of Melo” is testament to all that I learned in Baltimore that led me to where I am,’ he explained. “And there’s so much more for us to do. I’m excited that the exhibit will be seen here.”

A noted wine enthusiast and owner of the global wine brand VII(N) The Seventh Estate, he gave his expert opinion on a wine that could compare to the vibe of “House of Melo.”

“Man, I would say a whiteundy. It's just smooth like that, and you can appreciate it. It’s something that dances with you, something that flows, and it goes with you. I would say the “House of Melo” flows. It takes you on a journey, and it flows from timeline to timeline, which is what that wine does.”

After growing up watching the NBA on NBC, Anthony is now an in-studio analyst on NBA on NBC/Peacock. He spoke about the excitement of being a part of NBC/Peacock’s broadcast team.

“Around the league, the excitement level is high when it comes to fresh takes. I'm not gonna say new takes. We're not gonna say anything that’s too different from what people have been talking about the game for 30,40, 50 years, he said. But what we can do is bring you a fresh take on what's happening in the game today, because the game is so different today. So the way they spoke about  the game in the 2000s or the 90s or the 80s is totally different than how you speak about the game in 2025 and beyond.”

“We're talking about basketball at the end of the day. Talking about the game of basketball is so natural for me and Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Maria Taylor,” he continued. “We get an opportunity to talk about the game, which is something that we've done our whole life, right? We want to give real perspectives and insight into what this game is supposed to be.”

Along with the X’s and O’s of the game, Anthony is looking forward to giving viewers perspectives from his point of view as a player and wants to be considered as someone who celebrates the NBA.

“It's not so much about, ‘He shot 20% Oh, he died. It's like, no, why did he shoot 20% he was tired. His legs were gone. He had played five games in seven nights. These are the things that you want to talk about,” he added. “You still want to have an opinion of the game, but you want storytelling. I think we want to get back to celebrating the game. That's what we’re about at NBC. We're gonna celebrate the game.”

When asked who would win in a game between him and McGrady or Carter, Melo didn’t hesitate to say he would win because his Hall of Fame colleagues haven’t played ball in a while. Meanwhile, he still suits up and plays the game he loves.

“We don't want them back on the court,” Anthony said. “I still get after it a little bit, you know?  In my own time behind closed doors. I still do it.’