Carmelo Anthony vs LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony vs LeBron James: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James?
The rivalry between Anthony and James has been a defining aspect of their careers, with both players frequently compared as they entered the NBA around the same time and competed for championships.
Carmelo Anthony
Key numbers
- NBA Seasons19
- NBA All-Star Appearances10
- All-NBA Selections6
- Olympic Games Participation4
- Career PointsOver 27,000
Top honours
- NBA All-Star10-time selection
- All-NBA Team6-time member
- NCAA Championship2003 with Syracuse
- NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player2003
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team2021
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LeBron James
Key numbers
- Points per game27.1
- Rebounds per game7.4
- Assists per game7.2
- Steals per game1.6
- Blocks per game0.8
Top honours
- 4x NBA champion2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- 4x NBA MVP2009, 2010, 2012, 2013
- 4x NBA Finals MVP2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- 17x NBA All-Star2005-2022
- 12x All-NBA Team2006-2018