Should Carmelo Anthony Be A 1st Ballot Hall Of Famer? + Should Ja Morant Be Punished For Finger Gun Gesture?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Ja Morant should be punished for his finger gun gesture and if Carmelo Anthony should be a 1st ballot Hall of Famer.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 on Tuesday night. During the game, Ja Morant made a finger gun gesture toward the Warriors bench. The gesture drew reactions from players on the Warriors. His gesture also drew attention from the league office as the situation is now being investigated by the NBA. What should the NBA do about this? Why is Morant seemingly always in trouble?

Carmelo Anthony is one of the NBA's all-time great scorers. After leading Syracuse to a national championship in 2003, he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the third overall pick. Throughout his career, he played for the Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers.

A 10-time NBA All-Star, 6-time All-NBA, 2013 NBA scoring champion Anthony ranks among the league's top scorers and is known for his mid-range game and ability to create offense. He also won three Olympic gold medals with Team USA (2008, 2012, 2016), is 10th All-Time in NBA scoring and was a part of the NBA All-Rookie First Team and NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Carmelo retired from the NBA in 2023, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest scorers and a respected leader in the sport. Should Melo be a 1st-Ballot Hall of Famer?