Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, has an extremely high opinion of Paul George.

“I like seeing him get a bucket,” Anthony said. “I feel like it’s different than the way everybody else get a bucket.”

George isn’t a player whose name often appears in the discussion about the very best NBA players of all time. He’s certainly among the top players of this generation and will undoubtedly end up in the Hall of Fame when his career ends.

Heading into his 15th season in 2024-25, George has made the All-Star team nine times, All-NBA team six times and All-Defensive team four times. He’s been one of the better shooting wings in the league with a 39.2 percent success rate from behind the three-point line since the 2015-16 season.

George also has a skill set that can adapt to various styles. He played more off the ball for the Los Angeles Clippers last season after they acquired James Harden to be their point guard.

It’s not always a flashy style of play that gets on highlight reels, but George has been one of the most reliable two-way players in the league for most of his career.

Given how Kiyan’s father embraced a style that was built on being a master of the mid-range, it’s not a surprise that the 17-year-old would be drawn to watching someone who is fundamentally sound.

Kiyan Anthony will showcase his skills at the college level starting with the 2025-26 season. He is going into his senior year at Long Island Lutheran High School this fall.