| On Thursday, the Knicks, led by Carmelo Anthony, easily took care of the Lakers at MSG. |
Kobe Bryant has always been a more talented player than most--excepting LeBron, KD, and CP3, and possibly one or two other NBA players. But this year, we have seen the Knicks and their success, with Carmelo Anthony leading them. Meanwhile, in LA, Kobe has a lot more talented teammates, particularly Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, and Pau Gasol. Somehow, though, Kobe's Lakers have started 9-14, while Anthony's Knicks are 17-5 and undefeated at Madison Square Garden. Has Carmelo Anthony proved himself a better player this season than Kobe? Let's analyze this match-up.
Scoring
Carmelo Anthony scores 28.3 points a game, while Kobe only scores 26.6.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Sharing
Carmelo only sets up shots 2.7 times a game, and Kobe is up at 5.6.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Rebounding
Carmelo Anthony has 6.5 rebounds a game, and Kobe only has 5.3. Sorry Kobe, you need to grow a couple inches.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Defense
Kobe only averages 0.3 blocks per game, and Melo is only at 0.5. However, Kobe is at almost 2 steals a game, and Anthony isn't even at one.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
3-Point Shooting
You might not believe this, but Kobe is only making 1.7 threes a game, while Anthony is making 2.7. Carmelo also has a better percentage than Kobe at 40.1%. Sorry Laker fans.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Field Goal Percentage
Despite not shooting well from downtown, Kobe Bryant is surprisingly averaging 46%, while Melo is at 44%.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Turnovers
Kobe Bryant is turning the ball over 3 1/2 times a game, and Melo is only at 2.7.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Free-Throw Shooting
Carmelo Anthony is not shooting as well from the line, though. He is at 82%, and Kobe is at more than 84%.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Team Success
It all comes down to this. Sorry Kobe Bryant, but your Lakers are 26-29, and Melo's team is 32-19. If you want to be better than Melo, then the Lakers need to be better than the Knicks.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Sharing
Carmelo only sets up shots 2.7 times a game, and Kobe is up at 5.6.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Rebounding
Carmelo Anthony has 6.5 rebounds a game, and Kobe only has 5.3. Sorry Kobe, you need to grow a couple inches.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Defense
Kobe only averages 0.3 blocks per game, and Melo is only at 0.5. However, Kobe is at almost 2 steals a game, and Anthony isn't even at one.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
3-Point Shooting
You might not believe this, but Kobe is only making 1.7 threes a game, while Anthony is making 2.7. Carmelo also has a better percentage than Kobe at 40.1%. Sorry Laker fans.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Field Goal Percentage
Despite not shooting well from downtown, Kobe Bryant is surprisingly averaging 46%, while Melo is at 44%.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Turnovers
Kobe Bryant is turning the ball over 3 1/2 times a game, and Melo is only at 2.7.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
Free-Throw Shooting
Carmelo Anthony is not shooting as well from the line, though. He is at 82%, and Kobe is at more than 84%.
Edge: Kobe Bryant
Team Success
It all comes down to this. Sorry Kobe Bryant, but your Lakers are 26-29, and Melo's team is 32-19. If you want to be better than Melo, then the Lakers need to be better than the Knicks.
Edge: Carmelo Anthony
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