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Michael Kadlick

Carmelo Anthony Had Perfect Answer on Nuggets Retiring No. 15 for Him or Nikola Jokic

Anthony and Jokic both wore No. 15 during their time in Denver. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Longtime NBA forward Carmelo Anthony was informed this week that he's been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. A 10-time All-Star and the league's ninth all-time leading scorer, Anthony was a fan-favorite across the NBA—and more specifically in Denver, where he played from 2003 to '11.

His No. 15 Nuggets jersey flew off the shelves in the early 2000s and was synonymous with his run in the Mile High City. Four years after his departure, however, the team re-issued the digits to Nikola Jokic who has put together quite the legacy of his own, including three MVP awards and an NBA Finals win in 2023.

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