Baye: Respect LeBron but Melon should win the best rookie because the latter entered the playoffs

September 13th News Recently, former NBA player Matt Barnes talked about Anthony on the "All The Smoke".

Barnes said: "For me, he is one of the most difficult players I have ever encountered to defend. As long as he passes the half, he can score from any position. He should have won the best rookie. We respect LeBron, but the Nuggets entered the playoffs."

2003-04 season, Anthony averaged 21 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. The Nuggets finally ranked 43 wins and 39 losses and ranked 8th in the West to enter the playoffs. James averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. The Cavaliers finally failed to enter the playoffs with 35 wins and 47 losses. In the 2003 Best Rookie Selection, James ranked first with 508 points and Anthony ranked second with 403 points.