Chris Paul
Chris Paul is arguably the best point guard in the NBA today. The 7 years Paul has been in the NBA he has won NBA rookie of the year in 2006, AllRookie First
Team (2006), he has been an allstar for 6 years, NBA allstar MVP 2013, three time
AllNBA First Team (2008, 20122013), AllNBA Second Team (2009), AllNBA Third
Team (2011), 3× NBA AllDefensive First Team (2009, 2012–2013), 2× NBA
AllDefensive Second Team (2008, 2011), 2× NBA assists leader (2008–2009),
5× NBA steals leader (2008–2009, 2011–2013). These achievements are unquestionably remarkable, but what makes Chris Paul a fascinating player to discuss? Besides his ability to assist and get players involved, Chris Paul validates his ability to take over the game when needed. In 2005, Chris Paul was drafted as st th the 1 round 4 overall pick in the NBA draft selected by the New Orleans Hornets
(Pelicans). In 20052006 season Paul was awarded the NBA Rookie of the year.
Paul averaged 16.1 points, 7.8 assists, 2.24 steals and he also put up 21 doubledoubles to as the hornets improved with 20 wins with Paul over the season of 20042005. This was one of the biggest improvement in the New Orleans Hornets
(Pelicans) history. He led the league in steals with 175. Paul received the Western
Conference Rookie of the Month every month in 20052006 season joining David
Robinson, Tim Duncan, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James as the only players in league history to win the award every month. Chris Paul was on his way to becoming a NBA superstar. In the season 20112012, Paul was in his prime and his
value was growing every day, Paul wanted a NBA Championship but he realized that the New Orleans Hornets did not have enough weapons and talent. The
Hornets franchise was also looking to rebuild. In December of 2011 Paul became extremely favorable to many of the owners in the NBA. On December 8, 2011 at
2PM trade talk started as Sports Illustrated reports