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Pau Gasol Recalls Battling Carmelo Anthony in 2009 Western Conference Finals

Gasol remembered Carmelo Anthony averaging 35 points through two games of the 2009 West Finals, calling him “hungry…a very difficult guy to guard.” He credited Kobe and Trevor Ariza for wearing Melo down as the Lakers advanced in six. Gasol said Melo was “determined” to prove himself, praising his scoring ease and leadership even at 24.