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10 NBA Players Who Could Beat Carmelo Anthony 1-on-1

10 NBA Players Who Could Beat Carmelo Anthony 1-on-1

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This season will be a painful one for Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks. They have a new coach, new system and the Zen Master in Phil Jackson to get used to. Not to pile on more bad news, but here are 10 NBA players who could beat Carmelo Anthony 1-on-1.

10. Paul George

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10. Paul George

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We are talking about pre-injury Paul George. Even after his injury, we can assume George will still have his jumper and handles. George would make Carmelo Anthony earn every point.

9. Jamal Crawford

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9. Jamal Crawford

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The most underrated scorer in the NBA is Jamal Crawford. The game would be filled with spin moves, crossovers and dunks. If Crawford’s jumper was on, he’d win in a close one.

8. Stephen Curry

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8. Stephen Curry

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Carmelo Anthony has the obvious size advantage, but Stephen Curry is so talented with the ball in his hands. If Curry starts with the ball, Anthony is finished.

7. Dirk Nowitzki

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7. Dirk Nowitzki

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Dirk Nowitzki would use his patented knee-up fade away to win without ever entering the paint.

6. Kevin Love

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6. Kevin Love

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Kevin Love has game. He can go in the post and shoot the deep ball. Carmelo Anthony’s defense would be exposed.

5. Anthony Davis

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5. Anthony Davis

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This matchup might favor Carmelo Anthony, but Anthony Davis can play outside of the paint. His jumper and length would make the game interesting.

4. James Harden

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4. James Harden

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James Harden and his beard are the best scoring duo in the game. All jokes aside, his awkward lefty game would give Carmelo Anthony defensive fits.

3. Kobe Bryant

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3. Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant is one of the most competitive players in the history of sports. He would find some way to win this game.

2. Kevin Durant

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2. Kevin Durant

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The length, scoring versatility and youth of Kevin Durant would be too much for Carmelo to handle.

1. LeBron James

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1. LeBron James

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These two have battled it out of years. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony probably know each other's game better than anybody. James would pull out some clutch defensive stops to gain the victory.

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