Icons like Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Tracy McGrady were figures he looked up to, never expecting to catch up to them, let alone surpass them. Related: "I'm making the least money I've made ...
Carmelo Anthony is one ... During the 2009 season, Anthony and Iverson led the Nuggets to the Western Conference finals (they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).
Take a look back to Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant facing off in the 2009 Western Conference finals series in this playoff duel highlight mix!
Carmelo Anthony never won an NBA championship in his career but earned 10 All-Star nominations and was the 2013 NBA scoring champion. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant won five championships along ...