In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was asked if he had the chance, what NBA superstar would he most like to play with, and Bryant's answer was New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.
Bryant said Anthony was appealing because he was such a fierce inside presence, and Kobe expounded on his theory by comparing Anthony's potential in the paint to the proven resumes of his teammates, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.
Kobe rightfully admitted that the Lakers' presence in the paint was a key component in the team's three consecutive NBA Finals appearances, which resulted in back-to-back championships in 2009-10.
But what I can't understand is what possessed Bryant to endorse Anthony because of his inside game while casually dismissing the fact that the strength of his team lies in the post.
And seriously, who would even consider Anthony to be a true post player?
Anthony is definitely one of the NBA's true superstars, but his fame is not found in his 38 percent shooting percentage in the post last season.
In fact, Anthony's overall career 46 percent shooting from the field compared with his ...
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