Lebron James vs. Carmelo Lebron James vs. Carmelo AnthonyAnthony

Comparing the Two Rookie Comparing the Two Rookie SeasonsSeasons

Facts about JamesFacts about James

Youngest player to score 2,000 pointsYoungest player to score 2,000 points Most hyped up high school basketball player everMost hyped up high school basketball player ever Best number one draft pick come out high schoolBest number one draft pick come out high school Won the high school dunk contest his senior Won the high school dunk contest his senior

seasonseason Was the nba rookie of the year last seasonWas the nba rookie of the year last season Played on the 2004 Olympic basketball team in Played on the 2004 Olympic basketball team in

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Facts about AnthonyFacts about Anthony

Won a national championship during his Won a national championship during his one season at Syracuseone season at Syracuse

Is 2-1 in his head to head meetings with Is 2-1 in his head to head meetings with his friend Lebron Jameshis friend Lebron James

Finished second to Lebron in the rookie of Finished second to Lebron in the rookie of the year ballotingthe year balloting

His Denver Nuggets made it to the His Denver Nuggets made it to the playoffs in his first season in the leagueplayoffs in his first season in the league

Played on the 2004 Olympic basketball Played on the 2004 Olympic basketball team in Athensteam in Athens

Career Stats ComparedCareer Stats Compared

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Average Game Stats

Points 21.6 20.8

Rebounds 5.8 6.1

Assists 6 2.8

Playing Time 39.9 36.3

Career Stats

Free Throw Percentage 75% 76%

Field Goal Percentage 43% 41%

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