How Mikal Bridges stat shows Carmelo Anthony could have had a bigger career
Carmelo Anthony's career is often discussed in the context of his lack of championships despite his scoring prowess. A comparison with Mikal Bridges highlights Anthony's limited opportunities in the Conference Finals throughout his 19-season career. This raises questions about how many more defining moments he could have had if his teams had advanced further in the playoffs.
- ▪Carmelo Anthony scored 165 points in the Conference Finals over his entire career.
- ▪Mikal Bridges has already scored 169 points in the Conference Finals as a Knick.
- ▪Anthony reached the Conference Finals only once in 2009 with the Denver Nuggets.
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