Paul George On Why Carmelo Anthony Is “100%” The TOUGHEST Star To Guard
2023 ж. 9 Сәу.
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PG breaks down what made Carmelo Anthony a very dangerous offensive threat. #carmeloanthony #paulgeorge #nba #nbapodcast
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So glad people are recognizing how GREAT Melo was and the media really tried to destroy that man. Offensively, he’s easily top 10.
If you consider offense just scoring maybe
Definitely.
@@kingjaydex7464 he was doubled teamed every game and would pass out. Just dont get assists for ‘pass to assist’. Being double teamed creates offense for the team
Maybe a top 10 isolation scorer. But there have been better offensive machines in the NBA history.
Melo‘s jumper was a motherfucker💯
If you can guard Carmelo Anthony, you can guard anybody - Igoudala
What would he know cuz he for damn sure couldn’t guard melo lol
@@versatillion15 big talk for a dude who couldn't lace the worst player in the g leagues shoes
@@FrozenAngel4173 disrespectful asf to whoever the worst player in the g league is
@@FrozenAngel4173 Forget lace up, he couldn’t even have a conversation about basketball with a g-league bench warmer
@@FrozenAngel4173 so because he’s not a pro, he can’t have a basketball opinion?? Horrible take lol
Crazy how the Paul Pierce episode of iAM dropped today & he also said Melo was his hardest player to defend & basically said the same reasons lol
@@scandelez Yup i remember that
Kobe also said Melo was one of his toughest guards… if you remember the western conference finals nuggets vs lakers them boys was going at it
@@luchikapone142 lebron said it too
@@omgapotatoe Jesus said it too
@@luchikapone142and Tracy Mcgrady. Both were buckets but Kobe never backed down from a challenge.
Melo is a rare shooter that welcomed physicality. Most Shooters hate physical play but Melo had a quick release and he shot at the highest point so it was difficult to block. If he was a little more athletic he might still be playing.
its because he was big and strong, dude was an ox on the low block.. your favorite shooters cant post up prime lebron in the years he is running up for dpoy guarding centers and still drop buckets on him like melo...
@@mambamentality5080 not only was he big strong. He was quick and mad aggresive with it too. He give you that quick pump. Then put that shoulder in your chest you done for.
I think of he took care of his body like his boy Lebron, he could be top 2 or 3 in scoring all time and would still be giving you 20pts per game right now
@@gshivs793 Chill
If he played a little more defense then he would have been in NBA even now. People forget his atrocious defensive rotations and decisions in Knicks Vs Indiana series
Paul Pierce just said the same thing lol
Melo was real problems man
And Kobe said it.
@@blackmason4373 Bron,KD etc
Kobe said it also
I like seeing this Melo getting credit for once. Melo was too nice
Just watch the knuckleheads podcast like 30 plus players always say he was the first person to give him work.
Better believe it Denver melo was a monster he was too crazy Kobe kept him from reaching the finals
Kobe and George Karl. Cannot overstate how toxic that dude was. Boogie got his ass up out of the NBA, thank you Boogie.
@@J-Hue which crazy cuz hes known as an offensive coach😂 Guess what Kenyon Martin said makes sense.. “he had good players. He had talent”
Nah, the refs kept him from reaching the finals. Denver was busting the Lakers ass in 09 until the refs stepped in and started calling everything against Denver
@@stevenscummy1458 lmao pls
@@hx1234 The Lakers even were struggling with the Rockets in the 2nd round and the refs started calling fouls on the Rockets. You either didn't watch the 09 playoffs or you were just going for Kobe to win heavy
I’m glad PG said something about melo’s first step cause I always thought he had the quickest first step I’ve ever seen
One of the quickest first steps and also the quickest second jumps when he would miss a layup it was almost guaranteed he was getting the put back prime Melo was a beast
Quick 1st step and explosive last one with his size and strength is just a cheat code.
@@gar1256 2k13 says HELLS YEAH!!!!
Damn near 29,000 points certified bucket!
He was so tenacious. Unmatched physicality for such a skilled wing. There's a reason Draymond picked him over KD as the toughest player he's ever guarded as well. For those who missed, go back and do the knowledge and revisit some of his Knicks highlights. That game where he busted Shane Battier for 50 in Miami was unreal.
Drop a link ? N I never heard Dray say that either. A link for that too.
He is a bucket getter, best in business.
Yep that game he shot all jumpers to scored 50 without touching the paint
@@gogetta0712shit was stupid! 🤦🏾♂️🔥
@@gogetta0712 not one bucket in the paint !!! they jus don’t know bro 🔥
crazy how melo has become underrated
Because he never won anything. Didn’t win an mvp, defensive player of the year, never made it to the finals. I don’t know if he’s ever made it to a conference finals. Don’t know if he ever won a scoring title either. So to me he was a superstar in his time and was arguably top 5 players in the league with Kobe, Lebron, Wade, Melo, Tim Duncan. So now at the end of his career hes honestly got no accomplishments in his nba career aside from 3 gold medals and a college championship, but again nothing in the nba. So it’s sad he never won anything and because of that he will never be regarded as a top 50 players of all time. But he had everything individually to be one.
@@brandonsantiago2298 he definitely made it to the 09 conference finals with Chauncey. I think he took em to 6 games if I recall. He just bumped into Kobe and the Lakers, who eventually became the champs. But yeah, he didn't have much success after that.
He’s not underrated because his people just look at his talent and try to equate that with how great he was as a player. He was a black hole offensively, was a negative defender, and a selfish teammate
@@kingjaydex7464 yeah he was cold, but your second paragraph also applies.
@@chrisisslick we could say the same thing about kobe except he played good defense and got accolades from being in a dynasty market. But if Melo went to Detroit instead of Denver he'd have atleast 1 ring and probably been an even better player.
Melo had the complete offensive game it’s crazy how people forget
Blackballed him. The man averaged 15 off the bench for Houston and they cut him after like 10 games if I remember. That was the start of it all
@@mlee4467 he better than 75% of these bench players
@@gawdszn302 damn right he is. Teams act like everyone has to defend. False, luka don’t guard shit. I’m sure someone could use a scorer/rebounder off their bench.
@@mlee4467 exactly lots of these dudes only make the team BC they can kinda shoot just for spacing just decoys
He averaged 13 off the bench with the Lakers last year. He’s averaging double figure ppg his entire career, 14 consecutive seasons with at least 20 ppg.
whenever i hear melo gettin his flowers, it makes me smile. he made a lot of memories for me as a nuggets fan, always greatful for heso melo jello fellow favorite color yellow
Has a nuggets fan how do you guys feel about melo now ?
Oprahside?!?!?!?
@@sulwhale3171 i still love him to death. we share the same birthday actually
@@UBeesh10 preciate the fact ya got my reference, back when oprahside used to be cool
@javislice super cool, underrated comment. Props to you!
Melo was tall good shooter & post-up small guys but out maneuver big guys. Denver team in WCF was tough.
Tall or short don’t matter they couldn’t guard join I seen him cook up (spurs) kawhi Leonard who was a great defender and Kobe admitted he was his toughest matchup besides tmac because he’s built like a bull
@@BULLIESBULLY melo cooked everyone period.. dpoy candidate lebron with the #1 defense heat couldnt stop him everytime they played
@@BULLIESBULLY he played bully ball with the best of them but also happened to have one of the best jumpers in nba history.
@@ballsballsballs3617 Melo also had one of the quickest first steps and quickest second jumps when he missed a layup he was always first to the ball for the put back prime Melo was a beast
Melo got the best Jab Step post game
Melo in his prime and even when he was at Syracuse had one of the smoothest but at the same time most physical game I done ever seen. The way he dominated the NCAA as a 18 yr old freshman was EPIC. Then came into the league and gave mfs hell as a yungin...Melo a legend man str8 up 💯
All the elite defenders will tell you he was the most difficult to guard
Danny granger slipped in the bath tub "What"😂😂
Melo is one of the most complete scorers ever. He can post both low and high, shoot from mid range and 3, consistent ft. He damn good.
Melo could challenge anyone in history 1v1 (and beat most of them honestly). Big, strong, had some handles, and could score from anywhere. Imagine how Kobe described TMac, but add some lbs & physicality.
In my opinion, Melo is the best scorer to ever play the game. A dominant 3 level scorer. A bull in the paint, a mid range specialist, and crazy range from beyond, and gets hot fast. If he had a flaw in his game, he can be a blackhole type player. He is so good, his teammates can get stuck watching him, and their mind gets taken out of the game.
Facts 💯
Agreed
Top 5 all time
Defensive focus was the flaw. When there would be good.
Bean was better bro come on
His triple threat was crazy
Love hearing the respect for Melo game. So many people said this.
Kobe mentioned at one point that Melo was his toughest cover besides T-Mac
Melo was an unstoppable force 28 ppg in his prime ,
Prime Melo was a problem.
Kobe, PG, Paul Peirce, And LeBron have all said the same exact thing about Melo..... Nothing else left to say.
Facts 💯
Roy Hibbert had that huge block on Melo's dunk attempt in the 2013 First round Pacers vs. Knicks
I’m stuck on Danny Granger slipping in the shower and spraining his ankle before the game. #SetUp
I’m dead 🤣 🤣
I really enjoy these takes on specific players in their prime with P. Great podcast and keeps getting better 💯
Kobe said tmac and Melo being the hardest to guard as well.. If cp3 came that summer to ny like he wanted during that toast, the heat might not have gotten one at all during that span IMO
I’ve been saying this. Melo is the best scorer in that era. I’m so sad that his path didn’t lead him to a championship. He was a smooth operator and at the same time put you in the grinder.
He not a better scorer then kobe or tmac
he is a better scorer than tmac for sure and tmac will agree. @@bskinny6087
Melo was amazing. He was the only players in his time that was taking and making tough contested shots consistently. His problem was that he couldn’t do it in the flow of an offense. The ball would always get stuck with him while everyone clears out. It kinda killed the flow of the game. Nowadays you have to play and get your shots in the flow of the offense like KD. Even Luca and Kyrie can’t win even though they are amazing iso players. I noticed over time that no matter how good a player is, if he dominates the ball to much it doesn’t always translate to wins, even if he plays well. The flow and pace of the offense is more important in these times.
Nyrie gets his in flow Luka doesn’t. Nyrie can play off ball and create offense
u couldn’t have said it better..it takes a team to win..notthe same player scoring every posession and having no impact on the defensive end
I guess you forgot about kobe🤣
lol i know melo is not a guy many people like. but me as a new yorker i appreciate him a lot. wanted to be here when noone else wanted the smoke. and i appreciate you bringin him up P. he was a beast in his haydays
2 of my favorite players pg and melo
Same
How they Failed in OKC??
@@Thec0meUp Melo was old, and the bench was nonexistent. And theres a lot of Westbrook haters out there too if u want to say that🤣
@@Thec0meUp prime melo was nuggets and knicks melo… it wasnt a good trio , no one was competing with the cavs or warriors at the time
@@clutch7548 Melo wasn’t old, he was used badly
prime melo was agressive on both ends
He never played D
@@shoncaston4880 not true. he was just inconsistent with effort. you can hate on that if you want, but when he wanted to win he put in 100% effort and had pretty quick feet and VERY QUICK hands
@@shoncaston4880 also wasnt always in the best shape in NY. Like Luka. But he was capable
@@shoncaston4880 watch 0’9 conference finals against lakers and tell me he didn’t play defense he was just inconsistent because he took majority of scoring load
Excellent rebounder too
Hands down pg13 is Most down to earth basketball player of all time.
melo needs some 💐 cuz he woulda been up there with dirk and mike on the all time scoring if he didnt get blackballed twice. media loves to focus on the things he doesnt do like he's not one of the coldest ever at getting a bucket
The truth is he never quite took care of his body and when the little athleticism he got started to drop he could no longer score at the efficient high clip that he did and so he’s weaknesses started to show more. As great of a superstar as he was he was never a great passer nor a great defender, he could rebound but he wasn’t an elite rebounder. The best thing he did was score and when that started to go down due to age he seemed useless. No need in paying him max dollars when he wasn’t ALL THAT anymore. He could no longer truly be the best player on a team and carry them, and his ego wouldn’t accept a lesser role so he was out of the league and had to humble himself and learn to play a lesser role. Same thing was happening to Westbrook. If the Clippers hadn’t signed him(and shown new life with them) that boy would be out of league cause nobody wants him for the same reason nobody wanted Melo anymore.
@@brandonsantiago2298 🧢🧢🧢 he wouldnt accept a lesser role yet he came off the bench for 3 teams??? and he was on a vet min contract for 3 or 4 years so idk what "all that" money is. melo's scoring went down cuz of his role, age doesnt affect the skills he has. he can score on ANYBODY with 3 dribbles max. ask PG who set some okc scoring records in his first year there... MELO‼️ melo was balling and i'd love to ask PG or russ or billy donovan why melo got less touches as the season went on. ik they didnt have a gameplan for him cuz he was a last minute acquisition but it looked like melo went from option 2 to option 3, understandably since PG was in his prime, but even option 4 some nights
@@matttheknicksfan bro stop it, Carmelo kept thinking he was Nuggets/Knicks Carmelo and wanted to take a lot of shots and carry an offense when he no longer could. That’s why he didn’t fit well in okc and the rockets. He played only 10 games with the rockets and was cut, was out of the league until mentally he accepted a role players role, he talked about it himself for crying out loud. The Blazzers gave him and a chance and he proved he could still play good but as a role player, knowing his role, when to shoot and do his thing. Just the fact that you say that age doesn’t affect the skills that you have is idiotic. Of course your skills are there but when you age your body can’t do what it used to. So your mind is telling you one thing but your body does another. Why do you think people retire in the first place??? Their skills are there but when Father Time hits them they can’t keep up with young bloods, they can’t guard them, don’t have the energy and strength as before, don’t have the same jump or athleticism and it affects your game. So like I said when the best thing he had (scoring) started to go down then he could no longer hide his weaknesses cause he was never a great defender nor passer, nor an elite rebounder but he was a great scorer, now you can’t score as well and can’t defend, pass or rebound? You’re out we don’t need you. It was sad, it was very sad cause you still feel that a superstar like him should’ve gotten a better treatment from the league than to just cut him like he was nothing, when he was Carmelo friking Anthony. But his ego and attitude didn’t help. Carmelo still to this age doesn’t want to be a veteran player like Haslem or Duncan at the end of their careers where just mentors the young players. He wants to be a key player in a team and the league really ain’t finding use for him. I loved Carmelo in his days and to me was a top 5 players in the league with Kobe, Lebron, Wade and Duncan. But it is what it is now.
@@brandonsantiago2298 im not listening to brandon santiago over melo himself and the guys that train with him on a daily basis. kick rocks with the false narratives
@@matttheknicksfan do you not watch basketball? Did Carmelo not struggle at the end with the Knicks? Did Carmelo not struggle with OKC and the Rockets? So I’m just making that shit up. When Carmelo got picked up by Portland and he was playing well, there was an interview of him saying he got mental health to help him cope with the situation and get his mind right that he could still play in the nba but truly accepting a role players role. I ain’t talking shit about him, I’m saying the facts. I loved Carmelo, and I believe he can still play in the nba. But the reality is he may not be considered one of the greatest ever, top 50 or so cause he didn’t have any accomplishments. No MVP, No scoring title, no finals appearance, no ring, no defensive player of the year heck not even an all star mvp I believe. So all that will take into account of him not being ranked as one of the greatest when comparing him to other legends. But Carmelo was a beast in his days and as I’ve said to me he was top 5 in the league from like 2007-2012. He should’ve won rookie of the year over Lebron in my opinion but it is what it is 🤷🏽♂️
Melo was big had size.and ego backed by a “I’m gonna score on yo ass”mentality
Facts 💯
There has NEVER been a better triple threat/ jab step in the history of basketball than when Melo catches and faces up
im going to say facts, ive seen others pull it off but nowhere neat melo's efficiency.. kobe, jordan, kyrie, kd but not like melo
@@mambamentality5080 Melo’s was just different. He had so many moves and counters with it to go with his crazy quickness and strength. Those guys may have been better scorers overall but Melo had that no dribble/ one dribble game perfected better than anyone
@@mambamentality5080not even KD ??
Yeah , this is actually 1000% accurate. Melo was a God. The greatest when he played to his full potential tbh
Watching this as he announced his retirement today salute to a legend!
Him wearing that D Wade shirt made me happy 😊
I’ve heard Paul George say his toughest cover was KD on many occasions only reason he didn’t say him is cuss they bout to lose to the suns 💀💀
I’ll comeback when they choke against the clippers💀 Cp3 and dbook = chokers Without kd the team is dogshit
He saying why melo is toughest player to guard 100 percent don’t mean he the only player that’s hard to guard Kobe even said melo was hard to guard but they had kd the toughest ever and Paul George is out
And even if he is you seen player say 5 players are the toughest to guard they keep on switching lol
😂
Kawhi and KD have been wanting this showdown for years. KD wants Kawhi, and then he wants Steph, and then he wants what's left of LeBron, and then he wants Embiid or Giannis. Kawhi wants the same people, different order. This has been cooking in the pot since KD was in OKC and Kawhi was in San Antonio. Both healthy. Both at the apex of their games. Gotta see it all. The last time they really went at it was that overtime game in Toronto. I can hardly wait.
Nugget Mellow, and Knick Mellow was crazy insane! I really wish he remain relevant and good around the league. I wish he have more success
Kobe has said it PG said it KD has said the first person to bust his ass (welcome him) in the league was MELO it’s crazy that ppl just run with these major news networks opinions of players as if it’s Law
Mamba also said the same thing. Mentioned him at least in the convo.
It pleases me to see PG doing this. It means a lot for the culture. Shoutout.
People dont talk about prime melos first step enough
Kobe said the same about Melo. Melo is definitely the best offensive player I’ve seen. Best Jumper too!
He averaged 13 off the bench with the Lakers last year. He’s averaging double figure ppg his entire career, 14 consecutive seasons with at least 20 ppg.
He cracked to 10 scoring for a reason. Probably the best scorer all around ever. Post, face up, pick and pop.
How is he a better scorer then mj, kobe or KD?
same level cause his midrange is on the same level as those 3 and he is stronger than those 3. he shoots 3 better than Jordan thats for sure, but hje cant play D like those 3. @@bskinny6087
My favorite player! Always rocking with you, the disrespect be crazy! #StayMe7o
One of my favorites talking about another one of my favorites 😤👍🏿
Gonna need that Wade shirt ID 👀
Word 🔥
Seen the thumbnail picture of PG and it had me weak 😂
There are six ways to score a basketball: 1. Spot up. 2. Shoot from 3. 3. Dribble-drive. 4. Post up. 5. Foul line. 6. Fast break/transition. No singular player did all six better than Carmelo Anthony.
Melo took my mind off the streets when he played. Everybody use to be like kobe I’m yelling Melo 💯I name my son after him 💪
Media already destroyed melo …
The most impressive thing about mello to me was how he could not only shoot from anywhere but he would back dudes in the post with underrated footwork
Imagine if Melo never got blackballed how high up the scoring list he’d be.. dude is still at near 40 a walking bucket smh
Melo was just huge, quick, skilled. When i first acknowledge him. He felt like the ultimate weapon. Like a unicorn. It was unbelievable how he had everything. But wrong choices after wrong choices can end any career.
And he still made it 19 years
Da TRUTH just said Melo was the hardest he had to guard over Kobe & LBJ
Melo and Kobe made me love the game. Im a Pistons fan so I have a funny history with both (us not drafting Melo, and the Pistons chip). Indiana 24 Paul George, Drose and KD became my favs later on
Big flowers👏🏽
Crazy how PG is COLD and when he gives props to other players he thinks are Cold is crazy
One of my favorite players but had no thought towards championships. That free agency with wade , james , bosh , and Johnson, Anthony chose the knicks instead of the bulls...
👊🏽🙏🏾 #respect
I remember Denver Mello, he was on another level
That DWade shirt is 🔥🔥🔥
Probably one of the most underrated players ever with the hate he gets evens though besides PG saying he was the toughest to guard paul pierce and Kobe said the same thing
It was the im playing videos games for me lol
Was just talking today about how the Oklahoma City Thunder used Carmelo as a scapegoat for Paul George and Westbrook not working out
When I saw that knee brace Paul got on!!! Holy shyt he really bouttah miss this Phoenix series huh 😢😢😢😢
Paul Pierce said in The Player’s Tribune that Melo was the toughest guy to defend as well. Great article on top 5 guys that were most difficult to defend.
P that Dwyane Wade shirt goes so crazy
Bruh i didn’t know u did the podcast w Benn Grimm
Prime melo was phenomenal
As a long time Nuggets fan I done been saying this lol Melo had a smooth game boiiiii
That dwade tshirt explains a lot 💯
And Twitter trolling Paul pierce for saying this 🤦🏾♂️😂
Best ALL AROUND SCORER EVER!! He could do everything KD can in his prime .. Melo could bang and face up .. KD really don’t wana bang. Melo was gona give it to you any way you want it
Who else went to go watch the highlights of the games P mentioned?
Yes! All facts!
Melo had always been my favorite and I’m a nuggets fan to this day. When I was a kid everyone liked bron and Kobe, I was an odd ball I guess.
Im glad we live in an era when players are able to speak like this. More players are getting love by their peers and thats important. I mean theres a couple guys that just shine in a league full of stars. If you took a guy in the nba riding the bench and let him loose in your neighborhood that dude is gonna murder everyone on the court. People tend to forget that.
Yall should put, highlights in these videos of what the players are talking about, or links to the videos at least !
Sorry for that gruesome leg break P. Broke my arm that sht stays wit u
I wish he won a chip he was ready for the big stage and would have been clutch in the finals even as a utility player. I saw the passion and mentality he played with at team USA as well. He played much harder and was the leader. Winning gold medals and national championship. He was ready for a nba championship
Melo is a better bucket getter than nearly everyone but kd and Kyrie tbh , no one else is so refined in their skill set at just gettin buckets on 1 defender or 2 it don’t matter . Allen iverson and MJ up there aswell
Facts, his work ethic wasnt on Jordan and Kobe’s level tho , which hurt his shooting % If Melo was obsessed like Kobe he’d have a different career… Oh well that life aint for everyone
@@clutch7548 same with shaq , it’s what crazy about lebron is he’s probably gonna be the most obsessed. Atleast 22 years most likely at a high level tbh , you don’t get to that lvl without being in the gym every single day .
@@clutch7548 I can’t stand stupid narratives fans like you run with. How you know if Melo was or wasn’t obsessed with being in the gym or not? You wasn’t there with him. How are you going to question a pro’s work ethic from the outside looking in?
It is crazy you didn't mention LeBron James who is N1 scorer in NBA history.
@@lashaxoperia5917 he’s my goat .
Love to hear people have that Melo talk , god he play like art 🫶🏽🌹🌹🌹
Melo was my absolute favorite player to watch score in his era. He was physical in an era where most high volume scores would try to avoid contact. When I first saw him I thought he looked kinda out of shape (I don’t watch college ball so I had NO IDEA who he was) but that first step shut me up quick. His footwork, wasn’t the quickest but that first step was the best in the game. And the boy was a SNIPER. So what if he was a “blackhole” on offense. Give him the ball he’s gonna get you a bucket. He knew he could score at will.
PG 🔥🔥🔥
MELO 🙏💪🔥🔥🔥
Danny Granger not trying to play Melo is hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Paul George has grown on me over the years. Chill dude
That’s why so many people dislike James Harden because we used to have scorers that were just about getting a bucket
The was the truth...one of my favorites just love his strong game but never had a team that really wanted to put things around him frfr
Boi said mellow can get his shot off in a phone booth sheesh much respect mellow.❤
“Who don’t know how to shower you get out slippin and miss da game?” 😂
3:19 LMAOOOOO