Chris Paul - A Phoenix Son at Heart

by Seth Pollack on May 6, 2008 3:00 PM MDT in Phoenix Suns Commentary

Say what you will about the Phoenix Suns and our incredible franchise win/loss record and zero Larry O'Brian's. We lost Kareem in a coin toss and lost to the Bulls and Celtics in finals that included a couple of the best games ever. We've had our share of bad luck in Phoenix.

But one thing we have also had is a long line of extremely talented point guards. Chris Paul would be a perfect fit in that great Phoenix tradition.

Gail Goodrich, Paul Westphal, Kevin Johnson, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash.

Talented floor leaders who can both pass and score. CP3 is our prodigal sun.

The preceding virtual fondling has been brought to you as part of the Chris Paul Blog Day . Seriously though, the kid has potential doesn't he?

[Note by ZonaFlash, 05/06/08 5:04 PM EDT ]

Potential? I think you don't you come in second for the Maurice Podoloff unless you show you have actual.

Chris Paul got potential? No, man, he got actual.

More than his stats, I love his leadership. He wants to win. Where Steve Nash, gorilla love him, is a leader by example, Paul is a fiery leader willing to get in his teammates faces to get them to perform. Backs it up by being one of the nicest guys off the court.

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OH Stan......

Don’t tempt me with that picture!

Finish off those Spurs CP3!!!

He also made time to joke around in his game 2 post-interview, telling Craig Sager he was dressed like Hugo the Hornet.

Oh yeah, and Happy 23rd Birthday for today Chris Paul!!!

by dang on May 6, 2008 3:22 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah.. we will probably get him when..

He turns 40…
I’m Kidding!
By the way, I read that he get’s on his teammates face. I kind of have mixed feelings about that. But it seems to be working for them so…

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on May 6, 2008 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions

I wonder..

If it will work for Amare..

by nash4ever on May 6, 2008 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions

The best part

was “taking” the number 3 jersey off Boris and “putting it on” Paul…

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by Seth Pollack on May 6, 2008 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions

"Gorilla Love Him"

Just genious.

by RealTangiblesGuy on May 6, 2008 4:06 PM MDT reply actions

Dude is awesome. Reggie Miller was comparing him to KJ last night.

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on May 6, 2008 5:27 PM MDT reply actions

Chris Paul

I seldom watched the Hornets but whenever I did I saw this constant scowl on Chris Paul’s face – as if everyone in the arena owes him money. In a couple of years he will be exactly like LeBron James, a scowling superstar (I know they are both awesome players).

by nash4ever on May 6, 2008 5:45 PM MDT reply actions

Man-Crush

I’d get over my Boris mancrush if we could Paul over here.

That picture really is abuse. Trading Doris for CP3.

I wonder how many shirtless, side-fat, underage-loving dirty scottsdale picture Chris Paul would be in?

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on May 6, 2008 6:18 PM MDT reply actions

Wouldn't you want to know

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by Seth Pollack on May 6, 2008 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions

I heart CP3

...big time. He’s awesome. And excellent point about his leadership versus Steve Nash. While I don’t see Amare responding to that kind of motivation from a younger player, it would help if there was someone, anyone in the Suns organization willing to dress him down or hold him accountable for his lack of leadership.

by Mike Lisboa on May 6, 2008 11:25 PM MDT reply actions

comparing CP3 to KJ

nice to hear miller compare the two. i noticed a couple months ago that paul’s stats this year are almost identical to kj’s third year. it would be amazing, and highly unlikely, if the suns could land him somehow. while i love steve, i don’t think the suns have ever had a more complete point guard than kevin. heck, it irks me when people say payton was a better guard than kj!

by lee4 on May 6, 2008 11:44 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs