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Sean StancillMay 1, 2008

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 journeyย began atย 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 aย Parade All American.

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

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.

Carmeloโ€™s On Court Accomplishments including High School and Professional

College National Championship

Freshman of the year

Big East Freshman of the year

2nd 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

Lebronย James was a 2 Sport, Allย Stateย 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, Lebronย has led the Cavaliers to 3 playoff appearances.ย 

Lebron James On Court Accomplishments including High School andย Professionalย 

High School Legend

McDonald's All American

MR.Basketball Ohio

3ย Straightย Titleย 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 becomeย 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


Lebron James Endorsements

Who's better?ย 

I'll leave you to decide.ย 

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