Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony are two of my favorite players. They are both scoring champs and two of the best scorers ever to play in the history of the NBA. I remembered the time when they battle it out in the Western Conference Finals and the action was so hot and exciting. Every bucket is getting me out of my feet because of the excitement. They went against each other offensively and even guarded each other. That was pure challenge from both of these players and fans loved the action they saw.

We can never saw another battle like this one in the NBA today because the league is so soft now. Things like this can never happen again and the competition between two superstars can never be like this anymore. Because the NBA today is played differently and the defense is just too weak. I also think that the officiating has something to do with this. I think the refs are getting too sensitive. Even soft contacts will be called for a foul now. Now, watch this video highlights that I will share and try to judge it yourself if what I'm talking about is true.

This is one of my all-time favorite duels and for everyone who criticizes Melo's defense, watch this video down here. He's just looking too old right now and just entered father prime that's why he's not even a fine defender today. Watch this and enjoy!