Carmelo Anthony didn't get right treatment from NBA, claim Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

After a t so impressive debut for his new side Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony proved his doubters wrong with some starring performances this past week. His performances were so good that he was awarded  NBA Western Conference Player of Week for previous week. Among all buzz around Anthony, two of bonafide stars in league - Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have come out to defend Anthony from his haters.

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Kawhi Leonard on Carmelo Anthony

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard spoke on Carmelo Anthony’s return to league, saying that Anthony deserves to be in league and still has a lot left in tank. Leonard ded that Anthony is for sure a future NBA Hall of Famer.

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Paul George on Carmelo Anthony

Clippers teammate, Paul George praised Trail Blazers for giving Carmelo Anthony  chance to come back and wished him luck for season ahe.

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Carmelo Anthony stats

Since returning to NBA with Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony is averaging 17.7 points, 6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Last week, Anthony averd 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He scored a season-high 25 points against Chicago Bulls on vember 25th and helped his side to a 3-0 record in week.

Carmelo Anthony who returned to NBA after being waived-off by Houston Rockets in vember 2018 is playing like he's got a lot to prove and for sure Trail Blazers are benefitting from this.

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