Not just first-ballot Hall of Fame status, but Carmelo Anthony is going into the hall twice! That’s right, first as an individual for his historic career and second as part of the 2008 United States Olympic team, “The Redeem Team.” Naturally, the wishes, the adulations poured in from all over the world. One of them was the Celtics superstar, Jaylen Brown. Olympic’s issue marred the 28-year-old’s pre-season, but at the time, he received a lot of support from Melo. So, when the Knicks legend’s HOF moment was confirmed, JB sent his wishes.

“Carmelo Anthony Hall of Fame, nothing but worthy man. He a legend on the court, but like mentally legend as well. So nothing but love and respect um congratulations, brother.” Before the recent overtime win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the 4x All-Star celebrated Melo. Last time, when the Boston traveled to MSG, the duo did share a moment together. Anthony even shared the photo on his Instagram story, appreciating the Celtics stars.

“Respect 🫡” the 10x All-Star added a collage of two photos with the Celtics duo Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Syracuse alum respects both of the stars from Beantown because of their approach this past year.

The Olympic snub wasn’t the only motivator for Brown. The 27-year-old missed out on All-Defensive and All-NBA honors despite having arguably the best season of his career on both ends of the floor. During NBC Sports Boston’s Celtics Media Day special, Brown admitted to using these snubs as fuel. “I would be lying if I say I didn’t.”

Carmelo Anthony is tired of singling out a Celtics star for praise

The scrutiny on the Celtic duo was the highest last season during their championship run. But Carmelo Anthony supported both of them and advised that the media narrative of one being better than the other is not needed.

“We can’t just accept them for who they [Tatum and Brown] are. They nice…Why we even trying to wedge in the middle to separate the two…There is no team that ever won a championship who didn’t have a Batman and Robin.” Carmelo Anthony opined on his podcast last year. “You have to, it’s impossible. We should be embracing Jaylen and Tatum for what they do.” In fact, when Brown was snubbed, Carmelo Anthony stated how hard Brown worked for that opportunity.

“I think he should have got a shot. I think Paul should have got a shot. It is what it is like you can’t, for whatever reason it is, you can’t make it that obvious. For whatever reason, it is. They had to draw the line somewhere. Like this man bust his a–, he worked hard.” Carmelo Anthony was livid that the player received no reason for his exclusion. That’s why Brown praised Melo, as the legend has been nothing but respectful and a supporter for him.