Why LeBron James vs. Carmelo Anthony wasn’t the rivalry fans expected
In NBA circles, the notion of a rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony has been a recurring topic of debate. Many fans have speculated that these two talented players, who entered the league in the same draft class, were natural competitors destined to clash. However, according to top sports agent Rich Paul, the much-discussed rivalry never truly materialized, and the reasons go beyond the players' performances on the court.LeBron James and Michael Phelps bond over golfPaul, who represents LeBron, recently addressed this topic during an episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul. He explained that the discussion around James and Anthony often overlooks the circumstances created by the 2003 NBA Draft, which set the stage for their careers in unexpected ways. Specifically, the Detroit Pistons' decision to select Darko […]
