Carmelo Anthony has already cemented his legacy as a ten-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and certified Hall of Famer. Now, he’s opening the doors to something bigger — and it’s happening right where it all began.
Starting Saturday, October 25, the Enoch Pratt Free Library in downtown Baltimore will transform into the House of Melo. The free exhibit takes over the library’s historic Central branch, filling multiple floors with rare artifacts and cultural mementos from the retired athlete’s life on and off the court.
“This isn’t just an exhibit — this is my story,” Anthony, 41, said in a statement last month. “Where I’ve been, what I’ve learned and how far I’ve come. I want people to feel inspired to dream big and know it’s possible.”
Award-winning writer D. Watkins, who co-authored Anthony’s memoir Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, teamed up with Khalilah Beavers, his longtime stylist and creative director, to bring the vision to life. Together, they pulled from family archives, storage facilities, and “die hard fans’ personal collections” to curate one-of-a-kind pieces that trace his rise from Baltimore’s West Side to the global stage.
“The details are everything,” Beavers said. “We’re hitting the highlights at a new frequency, but what I’m most proud of is the care to give people access to pieces of Carmelo you can’t search for — things previously unseen and unsaid.”
While the exhibit highlights Anthony’s career milestones, it’s also about what comes next. The House of Melo will host programs focused on entrepreneurship and community building, offering tools and inspiration for people to chase their own ideas.
And it doesn't stop there. On Wednesday, October 8, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland kicked off the Piece of Melo: Bet Blueprint contest on Instagram. The idea? Fans share a story about a time they bet on themselves for a chance to win rare, signed items — like a “2003 Championship Game Ball.”
One lucky winner will also get a $5,000 cash boost to fuel their next big move.
“We’re bringing back the focus in Baltimore, at my house, where people can get inspired and have a launchpad for doing the things that feel empowering to them,” Anthony said.
Hall of Fame honors and House of Melo aside, the champ has been busy. In May, Anthony joined NBC Sports and Peacock as an NBA studio analyst, marking his first official broadcast role. “Watching the NBA on NBC growing up shaped my love for the game,” he said in an official press release when the news dropped. “Now, I’m thrilled to join the NBC Sports family. I’ve always used my platform to help grow the game, and I’m excited to bring fans a fresh perspective as we usher in a new era of NBA coverage and programming.”
This year has also been a family milestone. Anthony’s son, Kiyan, officially joined Syracuse University’s basketball roster for the 2025–26 freshman class, following in his dad’s footsteps more than 20 years after Melo led the school to a national title.