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Portland Trail Blazers: Paul George discusses Carmelo Anthony’s leadership, why he was the NBA’s toughest player to guard

Carmelo Anthony, Paul George (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

On “All the Smoke,” Clippers star Paul George discussed his relationship with Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, why he’s become misunderstood, and why he was the NBA’s toughest player to guard.

Carmelo Anthony created the blueprint for a Hall of Fame career through jab steps, quick stop-and-go moves, and lightning-quick spin moves to evade even the most prolific of defenders. But even after carving out a role as a leader and model teammate for the Portland Trail Blazers, there’s one situation he and his legacy haven’t been able to shake …

The dichotomy between how the media views him, and how fellow teammates — both past and present — view him.