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Chris Paul headed back to China as basketball ambassador
Chris Paul headed back to China as basketball ambassador
John McCusker/The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul runs a drill with kids at his basketball camp at Tulane on Monday. Paul's offseason again will include a trip to China. Chris Paul was so taken by basketball's popularity in...
Would Losing Chandler Hurt Chris Paul?
Would Losing Chandler Hurt Chris Paul?
nba.fanhouse.com — by Tom Ziller How a trade will affect someone's individual numbers seems like a minor concern, a... question for the bored or insane. But when it comes to Chris Paul , and more specifically Chris Paul's passing, and even more specifically Chris Paul's ... (more) Would Losing Chandler Hurt Chris Paul?
Chris Paul: Ambassador to China
Chris Paul: Ambassador to China
rootzoo.com — Chris Paul, one of the NBA's premier point guards has become the league's unofficial ambassador to China.... (more) Chris Paul: Ambassador to China
Capitalism 1, Truth 0.  Your Move.
Capitalism 1, Truth 0. Your Move.
hornetshype.com — Logical argument is apparently a lost art in today’s culture. Chris Paul, in Vegas to watch the... Hornets’ Summer League team, was asked about Tyson Chandler, and how that trade might indicate that even someone like him could be traded.  ... (more) Capitalism 1, Truth 0. Your Move.
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Introducing a Bulkier, Stronger Chris Paul
SLAM Online — ... The world’s greatest point guard has added some strength and mass to his frame this summer: “Paul has begun most days this offseason with workouts aimed at improving his strength, and his new bulk was evident at his basketball camp. Last season, he often logged close to 40 minutes a game and was worn out by the playoffs, when New Orleans appeared punchless in a lopsided first-round loss to Denver. Paul estimated that he is now between 10 and 15 pounds heavier than he was as a rookie in 2005-06. ‘It’s to make sure I’m durable ...

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Brett Martel of The Associated Press:  “Paul has begun most days this offseason with workouts aimed at improving his strength, and his new bulk was evident at his basketball camp. Last season, he often logged close to 40 minutes a game and was worn out by the playoffs, when New Orleans appeared punchless in a lopsided first-round loss to Denver. Paul estimated that he is now between 10 and 15 pounds heavier than he was as a rookie in 2005-06. ‘It’s to make sure I’m durable for the season, for the amount of minutes I play,’ he said. He has spent ...

The 10-man rotation, starring 'mini-LeBron'
Ball Don't Lie — ... whether Carlos Delfino joins their ranks." PG: BaB. It's become an annual summer tradition with Tyrus Thomas: trying to figure out where he fits. 6th: Sactown Royalty. The 14 worst NBA contracts in ascending order of value. 7th: Celtics Town. "Larry Bird was a player who brought joy to the game of basketball." And 'staches. 8th: NOLA/AP. CP3 estimates that he is between 10 and 15 pounds heavier than he was as a rookie. ...

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Hornets G Paul making trip to China (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/30/2009
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