Chris Paul, the NBA and the Flop Factor

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 Chris Paul, the NBA and the Flop Factor
Chris Paul is overrated. Last night the New Orleans Hornets point guard became the first player in NBA history to start his career with at least 30 points, 10 assists, and three steals in a game. Beautiful. Paul is playing against an ancient point guard in Jason Kidd, an old team in ... [link]

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MVP Candidates Are Not Overrated, And Chris Paul Sure As Hell Isn't
Published 4/23/2008 by Hardwood Paroxysm at Hardwood Paroxysm
... I wanted to grab attention. Basically, I turned into Stephen A. Smith. Since then I've come a long way and I try not to say things just to get attention. Anything I post I try and keep a head about. I don't post articles about how Kobe Bryant is overrated, because he's not. And I think generally anyone that is considered for or has won an MVP is legit and shouldn't be labeled as overrated (and yes, that includes Dirk). So it's kind of irking to read an article on why Chris Paul is overrated. Now, I picked the Mavs in seven. I really thought the ...

The 10-man rotation, starring a wild opinion about CP3
Published 4/23/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Sports On My Mind. Chris Paul is overrated because he palms the ball like he was checking a watermelon. PF: We Rite Goode. A hexagonal table of bloggers announce this year's "Seventh Man of the Year" winner. SF: The Court Reporters. Man U midfielder Owen ...

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