Chris Paul Is The Best Player In The NBA.

[btimsah]

None of this Laker b.s. changes the fact that

#1. I still like the Hornets to win it all.
#2. Chris Paul is the best player in the NBA right now.

That has nothing to do with the Lakers, other than I think CP3 and the Hornets are both better than the Lakers.

 

[Lorenzo]

Don't try and derail the Laker haters with facts. Chris Paul had a great game, he MUST be the best player in the league.. no.. he's the best player of all time! Everyone knows that a great playoff game makes you the best of all time.

Some of you people are just on another planet. You should have titled this thread with what you really meant to say. "Chris Paul is the best player in the NBA because Kobe is a Laker and I hate the Lakers."

oh get real. that may be the case for some....but you think too highly of kobe if that's truly what you believe of all people who think CP3 had the best season. the problem is....kobe.....lebron....nor even paul who gets my vote.....were clearly the best player in the league therefore this can be debated. you love the lakers so it's pretty obvious that you think anyone who doesn't choose kobe is a hater....when in reality that is not the case. maybe some.....not all.

 

[mojorizen7]

None of this Laker b.s. changes the fact that

#1. I still like the Hornets to win it all.
#2. Chris Paul is the best player in the NBA right now.

That has nothing to do with the Lakers, other than I think CP3 and the Hornets are both better than the Lakers.

After reading thru all the Laker propoganda i agree with you Btimsah.

 

[Lorenzo]

so paul gets 30/12 and he's the best player in the league, but when LeBron gets 27/11/13, 34/10/7, and 34/12/7 in his past 3 games he gets over looked? let's be real here, paul is not the best player in the league. Kobe and LeBron have him beat by a mile still. He's got a ways to go.


Also, LBJ is averaging 30/9/8 this post season. Kobe is at 34/6/5. Paul has 23/12/5. He's probably playing the 3rd best in the post-season right now (behind kobe and lebron).

I have no problem with anyone who says lebron is the best player in the game. In fact it's hard for me not to say that he isn't. the same with kobe. It is my personal opinion that chris paul had the best season overall and was and still is the best player in the game this year. and for lakers fans to come on here whining because kobe isn't clearly the best player in the league....too bad. this isn't an LA forum....I'm sure there are plenty of lakers forums where that will be the concesnsus. then there would be no problems or arguements.

 

[Darth Llama]

oh get real. that may be the case for some....but you think too highly of kobe if that's truly what you believe of all people who think CP3 had the best season. the problem is....kobe.....lebron....nor even paul who gets my vote.....were clearly the best player in the league therefore this can be debated. you love the lakers so it's pretty obvious that you think anyone who doesn't choose kobe is a hater....when in reality that is not the case. maybe some.....not all.

I think you mis understand me.

My problem isn't with people that think CP3 is a legit MVP, he is a legit MVP. I put him and Kobe at 50/50 for that award, it has nothing to do with MVP. Kobe got MVP because the Lakers finished #1, that's a fact.

My problem is with people watching one game and anointing someone the best player in the league. That's absolutely ******** no matter what team you support.

 

[cly2tw]

I think you mis understand me.

My problem isn't with people that think CP3 is a legit MVP, he is a legit MVP. I put him and Kobe at 50/50 for that award, it has nothing to do with MVP. Kobe got MVP because the Lakers finished #1, that's a fact.

My problem is with people watching one game and anointing someone the best player in the league. That's absolutely ******** no matter what team you support.

Yes and No.

Kobe deserved it and #1 seed wrapped it up.

But Paul has been playing like this the whole season long. It's just most visible against one of the best defense in the league in the past two games. Well, I'd still put Kobe on par with Paul in the best-in-NBA discussion though. Looking forward to watching the two best go against each other next round!

 

[Lorenzo]

Yes and No.

Kobe deserved it and #1 seed wrapped it up.

But Paul has been playing like this the whole season long. It's just most visible against one of the best defense in the league in the past two games. Well, I'd still put Kobe on par with Paul in the best-in-NBA discussion though. Looking forward to watching the two best go against each other next round!

well said. I wouldn't have had a problem with any of the three(not KG) winning the award. I think they all deserve it. but we all have our opinion.

 

[Lorenzo]

I think you mis understand me.

My problem isn't with people that think CP3 is a legit MVP, he is a legit MVP. I put him and Kobe at 50/50 for that award, it has nothing to do with MVP. Kobe got MVP because the Lakers finished #1, that's a fact.

My problem is with people watching one game and anointing someone the best player in the league. That's absolutely ******** no matter what team you support.

One game? like the 80 pt game? isn't that what did it for most nba kobe lovers? just pulling your chain a bit I know kobe has had more than one good game.

so what's your problem then....paul has played well for more than a game which is why people have annointed him. so is he a legit MVP guy or is he being annointed because of one game? I don't get what you're saying there....because people here are not judging paul on one game eventhough they may be impressed with this one paticular game causing the post. If he was bibby or terry out there(sorry UofA) it would be different. they've blown up in a playoff game or two.....but there's a difference there. paul has played like this all year and everyone knows it. so I'm trying to say no one would make this thread for a bibby or terry type player.

kobe winning mvp has much to do with the past IMO....regardless of what people say. the #1 seed may help, but that shouldn't be the measuring stick either. and I don't think that it is. they both finished close......my guess is now that kobe finally is a leader of a good team....is the major reason in why he is the MVP. whereas before he wasn't much different than where lebron is.....despite the fact that lebron seems to have as good or better overall stats except for maybe shooting %.. and made the finals.

 

[Darth Llama]

One game? like the 80 pt game? isn't that what did it for most nba kobe lovers? just pulling your chain a bit I know kobe has had more than one good game.

so what's your problem then....paul has played well for more than a game which is why people have annointed him. so is he a legit MVP guy or is he being annointed because of one game? I don't get what you're saying there....because people here are not judging paul on one game eventhough they may be impressed with this one paticular game causing the post. If he was bibby or terry out there(sorry UofA) it would be different. they've blown up in a playoff game or two.....but there's a difference there. paul has played like this all year and everyone knows it. so I'm trying to say no one would make this thread for a bibby or terry type player.

kobe winning mvp has much to do with the past IMO....regardless of what people say. the #1 seed may help, but that shouldn't be the measuring stick either. and I don't think that it is. they both finished close......my guess is now that kobe finally is a leader of a good team....is the major reason in why he is the MVP. whereas before he wasn't much different than where lebron is.....despite the fact that lebron seems to have as good or better overall stats except for maybe shooting %.. and made the finals.

Chris Paul has had A great year. That's it.. one great year.

Don't you think it's a little early to be anointing him the greatest over guys like Kobe, Lebron, etc? I just think it's a bit pre-mature. I have nothing but love for CP3, I dig the Hornets, the kid is a stud, but I haven't seen enough yet to call him the best player in the league.

 

[Lorenzo]

Chris Paul has had A great year. That's it.. one great year.

Don't you think it's a little early to be anointing him the greatest over guys like Kobe, Lebron, etc? I just think it's a bit pre-mature. I have nothing but love for CP3, I dig the Hornets, the kid is a stud, but I haven't seen enough yet to call him the best player in the league.

the mvp isn't a lifetime achievemant award......that's why there is a hof induction. it is an award for the league's MVP, best player, player of the year, ect....for THAT season. which chris paul fits all of those discriptions IMHO.....that's why the voting is messed up. If people voted for kobe becuase they felt he was the best player this year fine....chris paul certainly was just as impressive if not more. he has nothing else to prove besides playing the way he has all year long. and if he improves his game.....I don't even want to know. and as far as this thread we are talking about this year...now in the present. I'm fully aware that kobe has been on the scene for a longer time. so from that approach I understand your point.

 

[sLapzsHaQ]

I do think that Kobe is way better than CP3. I hate Kobe though. He's scaring me..

As if my opinion matters.

 

[Phade]

My problem is with people watching one game and anointing someone the best player in the league. That's absolutely ******** no matter what team you support.

i'm assuming many hadn't watched an NO game this year without Paul on the opposing team..

i'm too blinded by my hate to lose games for me to realize how good that **** is..

however face him off with another team and many realize he's scary good..

 

[jandaman]

Chris Paul's numbers are actually "better" than Kobe and LeBron..

they might not be "bigger".. but better

because you have to factor in... CP doesnt command the shots... he creates the shots and when he is needed thats when he pounces..

Cavs tactic is... give the ball to LeBron and move out of his way... I think I can average 7 points and 3 assists and 25 turn overs in the NBA given that tactic for me


Kobe is.. well.. he is the league's best scorer... thats it... and apparently MVP..

 

[TJ]

I hope CP3 keeps this up next season, because the current MVP voters look at the award as a "lifetime acheivement," which in its purest sense is not. CP3 had the better season, took a team in turmoil on his shoulders and made them contenders. He is also as well rounded as you can get offensively and defensively

 

[Renz]

I hope CP3 keeps this up next season, because the current MVP voters look at the award as a "lifetime acheivement," which in its purest sense is not. CP3 had the better season, took a team in turmoil on his shoulders and made them contenders. He is also as well rounded as you can get offensively and defensively

The Hornet were in turmoil? They had the same lineup all season.

Kobe had to deal with the emergence of Bynum as a force in the middle, then Bynum being lost for the year, then integrating Gasol into the team, then the loss of Gasol to injury and finally the return of Gasol. He also had to deal with torn ligaments in his shooting hand for a lot of the year.

As for well-rounded, Kobe was second in the league in scoring while being an all-NBA defender who takes on the challenge of guarding the other team's best player.

Through all that, Kobe led the Lakers to first place in probably the best conference race in NBA history. Sorry, but as good as Paul is, he DID NOT have a better year than Kobe.

 

[abomb]

Haters gonna hate...

 

[Phade]

The Hornet were in turmoil? They had the same lineup all season.

Kobe had to deal with the emergence of Bynum as a force in the middle, then Bynum being lost for the year, then integrating Gasol into the team, then the loss of Gasol to injury and finally the return of Gasol. He also had to deal with torn ligaments in his shooting hand for a lot of the year.

As for well-rounded, Kobe was second in the league in scoring while being an all-NBA defender who takes on the challenge of guarding the other team's best player.

Through all that, Kobe led the Lakers to first place in probably the best conference race in NBA history. Sorry, but as good as Paul is, he DID NOT have a better year than Kobe.

sweet avatar i'm sure you aren't biased

 

[abomb]

sweet avatar i'm sure you aren't biased

Read his post. His claims are facts.

 

[Phade]

Read his post. His claims are facts.

could care less about his facts.. kobe wouldn't be mvp without gaining gasol this year..

 

[dreamcastrocks]

The Hornet were in turmoil? They had the same lineup all season.

Kobe had to deal with the emergence of Bynum as a force in the middle, then Bynum being lost for the year, then integrating Gasol into the team, then the loss of Gasol to injury and finally the return of Gasol. He also had to deal with torn ligaments in his shooting hand for a lot of the year.

As for well-rounded, Kobe was second in the league in scoring while being an all-NBA defender who takes on the challenge of guarding the other team's best player.

Through all that, Kobe led the Lakers to first place in probably the best conference race in NBA history. Sorry, but as good as Paul is, he DID NOT have a better year than Kobe.

Dude, the Hornets were hurt all season long last year.

 

[TJ]

The Hornet were in turmoil? They had the same lineup all season.

Kobe had to deal with the emergence of Bynum as a force in the middle, then Bynum being lost for the year, then integrating Gasol into the team, then the loss of Gasol to injury and finally the return of Gasol. He also had to deal with torn ligaments in his shooting hand for a lot of the year.

As for well-rounded, Kobe was second in the league in scoring while being an all-NBA defender who takes on the challenge of guarding the other team's best player.

Through all that, Kobe led the Lakers to first place in probably the best conference race in NBA history. Sorry, but as good as Paul is, he DID NOT have a better year than Kobe.

I'm lost. Your saying that losing an up and coming player in Bynum and subsequently aquiring an all star in Pau is a reason Kobe deserved the MVP?? Pau fit into the triangle like a glove, says everyone in Laker land. When Pau was out, the Lakers lost to teams like the Grizzlies, Kings and Bobcats at home.

Ill agree with you that playing through the torn tendon in the finger has to be excrutiating for Kobe, but thats it.

Meanwhile, CP3 is playing for a team with little history that has been relocated in their short existence, dealt with the Katrina tragedy and had to be relocated to OKC last season. The young man takes this squad on his shoulders and leads them to being one of the top teams in the West. He is a league leader in ppgs, apgs, and steals. Ill argue that he had a better MVP season than Nash back in 04-05. Even national media is considering retracting their previous sentiments that Kobe is the MVP after CP3's performances in the playoffs. Unfortunately, the votes are tallied before the postseason.

 

[abomb]

could care less about his facts.. kobe wouldn't be mvp without gaining gasol this year..

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Pfft. Facts only make you look weak. It makes it so you can't forge your own argument. You have to use someone else's ideas.

 

[TheMachine]

1st half of the season - KG #1 , Kobe # 2

2nd half of the season - Cp3 #1, Kobe # 2

At the end, Kobe has been the most consistant player this year....and end up having the best record in the west.

 

[abomb]

Pfft. Facts only make you look weak. It makes it so you can't forge your own argument. You have to use someone else's ideas.

What I hate is the "ifs"? If Nash didnt have Marion, he wouldnt have won either MVP.