Who’s Better: Carmelo or Lebron?

The epic battle between Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James has gone back and forth, and started when Melo was a scrappy short haired buck at Oak Hill, and Lebron a long hair high-flyer at St.Mary's.

No its not the other way around.

Carmelo's journey began at a Catholic School in Baltimore, Maryland where he was a instant star. During his senior year in High School, Anthony transferred to Oak Hill Academy where he became a McDonald's All American and a Parade All American.

From there he went on to Syracuse and led the Orange to a National Championship as a freshman. 

In the 2003 NBA Draft, Melo was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 3rd overall pick.

So far, Carmelo Anthony has led the Nuggets to 5 playoff appearances in 5 years as a Pro.

Carmelo’s On Court Accomplishments including High School and Professional

College National Championship

Freshman of the year

Big East Freshman of the year

2^nd team All American

NCAA All Final Four Team

2005 NBA All Third Team

2006 NBA All Third Team

USA Male Athlete of the Year 2006

USA Team Captain

Lebron James was a 2 Sport, All State Athlete Basketball and Football at St.Mary St.Vincent and led the Irish to 3 consecutive National Championships.

James was selected with the #1 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

So far, Lebron has led the Cavaliers to 3 playoff appearances. 

Lebron James On Court Accomplishments including High School and Professional 

High School Legend

McDonald's All American

MR.Basketball Ohio

3 Straight Title Division 3 Championships

ESPN aired High School Games

All USA Team

2008 NBA Scoring Champion

2004 Rookie of the Year

2004 ESPY Breakout Athlete Player

2005 NBA All Second Team

2006 NBA First Team

2007 NBA All Second Team

Eastern Conference Champions

NBA Finals

Lebron's quotes were I want to become a Global Icon. Carmelo hasn't uttered those exact words but he's doing a heck of a job competing with him.

Now for the Global Icon Battle

Carmelo Anthony Endorsements

Melo $75 million shoe deal

Magic Johnson Fundamentals

Perfect Jumper Corporation

C 15 Energy Drink

Carmelo Bar

NCAA March Madness 2004

NBA Live 2005

NBA Street Homecourt

Lebron James Endorsements

James $90 million deal with Nike

Vitamin Water

James UpperDeck deal

Who's better? 

I'll leave you to decide.