When it comes to the greatestplayers in NBA right now, many players will come to mind. Some will go with veterans who have been in the league for years, while others may name younger stars.
Either way, no one can deny that LeBron James and Stephen Curry should bebe considered among the best of all time. Apart from winning multiple titles, both of them have been consistently great throughout the years.
Itās not just fans or analysts who recognize their talent, their colleagues have also spoken highly of The King or Steph. However, Clippers star Paul George mentioned another player as the toughest star he had to guard.
Paul George says Carmelo Anthony is ā100% unguardableā
āMelo was so good,ā George saidon his Podcast P with Paul George presented byWave Sports + Entertainment. āHe can get his shot off in a phone booth. He didnāt need much space and so with him. I had to play him extra tightā¦ He was so good at creating contact and being physical that I was just going to be in for a long game.
āā¦ And you could not guard it. It was unguardable. So thatās why you could never give him space because youāre gonna play on your heels when you guard Melo. The fastest first step Iāve ever seen, for a guy that size, he had the quickest first step. So, you had to play tight defense on Meloā¦ if you let him face you up, itās over.ā
When asked about his most difficult opponent, George didnāt even doubt it: ā100% Melo.ā Carmelo Anthony was certainly one of the leagueās most prolific players back in the day, and was still a reliable shooter in his sunset years.
