Whose NBA career was better? Carmelo Anthony vs. Vince Carter

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Imma go with melo. The only year felt Carter was up there with the best in the NBA was in 2001 where Melo had like 4 seasons of that
 

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Carter was better at his peak but his prime didn't last as long.

First 9 years:
Vince: 24.1 / 5.4 / 4.1 on 53.5 TS%, most in the dead ball era
Melo: 24.7 / 6.3 / 3.1 on 54.4 TS%

Vince was 3 years older (22 years old rookie) and took a reduced role afterwards, Melo's 9th year was 2011-2012 so some of his best years were still ahead

I'm taking Vince, better peak/prime

Melo's career resume looks a little better but Carter had a bigger influence on the game

Also want to point out that at 42 years of age Vince is having the most efficient shooting season of his career :ohhh:
 

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Carter was the best player during that 2000 Olympics for the US team.

I feel like people always ignore that or fail to mention it when bringing up his overall lack of success. The USA lost I think 4 tournaments and didn't win another gold for 8 years after the 2000 Olympics.


I dont know if thats enough to push the argument in Vince's favour, it probably shouldn't be, but he was the best player on a championship team.
 

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Vince Carter is 1000 times better than Melo. Carter is a winner and unselfish team player. It’s disgusting Melo is only known as team cancer.
Ohh this is for Melo biggest fan I won’t tag you because you know who you are. fukk Melo.
 

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People forgetting defense.
Melo is a better offensive player but Vince makes up for it on defense .
I give it to Vince.
Melo should have gotten in better shape. All these years

Melo was more durable thsn Vince tho

Vince Carter is 1000 times better than Melo. Carter is a winner and unselfish team player. It’s disgusting Melo is only known as team cancer.
Ohh this is for Melo biggest fan I won’t tag you because you know who you are. fukk Melo.

But Vince was somewhat of a cancer towards the end of his Toronto run....
 
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