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LeBron James vs Carmelo Anthony
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers · 1984– 73% · #2 in the world
- Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets · 1984– 27% · #58 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks LeBron James over Carmelo Anthony, 73% to 27%. LeBron James is #2 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Carmelo Anthony is #58, and #2 of the 8 of the Denver Nuggets.
The case for each
LeBron James: First pick of that same 2003 draft: four titles, four MVPs and the all-time scoring record; the two stayed close friends and Olympic teammates.
Carmelo Anthony: One of the purest scorers of his time: third pick of the 2003 draft, ten All-Star selections, the 2013 scoring title and three Olympic gold medals.
Side by side
| LeBron James | Carmelo Anthony | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #58 |
| Team | Cleveland Cavaliers | Denver Nuggets |
| Born | 1984 | 1984 |