There was a long line Saturday morning outside the Pepsi Center, and people weren't waiting for tickets for Cher, Stars on Ice, the Rolling Stones, Jay-Z or Tony Robbins. Rather, it was a chance for Nuggets fans to welcome Carmelo Anthony to Denver.  

The Nuggets selected Anthony on Thursday with the third pick in the NBA draft. While the second annual Nuggets open tryout took place outside the Pepsi Center, fans braved a long line in hot weather to meet the Syracuse star.

"I never thought that line was going to end, and I have no problem with it because I love signing autographs," Anthony said. "They made me feel welcomed and excited. I wish I could have gone on the court and showed them what I can do."

Anthony signed numerous basketballs, pieces of hardwood, newspapers and Sports Illustrated covers. Colorado Springs native Derek Haynes and his 8-year-old son, D.J., were the first in line.

"(Anthony) was hot in college," Haynes said. "I followed him when he was in high school. I'm pretty excited. Real excited. I'm a big fan. He's worth the wait. Plus, I am in front in the shade."