Claim: Carmelo Anthony had a higher PPG than Renaldo Balkman during the 2011–12 New York Knicks season.
Evidence: PPG may stand for: Points per game in sports The 2011–12 season brought new expectations, as the season would be Anthony's first full season as a Knick. 2011–12 New York 22.6 
Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 
Renaldo Miguel Balkman (born July 14, 1984) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Capitanes de Arecibo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Balkman rarely saw game time during the 2011–12 season, playing only in 14 games, and averaging 3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. 2011–12 New York 3.0