![]() He understands tempo, distributes the ball in an intelligent fashion, and always finds the open man. At Wake Forest, Paul ran an offense full of players that needed consistent shots, and always shared the ball quite nicely. Paul has incredibly quick hands, as his nearly 2.5/1 assist-to-turnover ratio would indicate. While he certainly has the open court speed of a TJ Ford, Dee Brown, or Raymond Felton, none of those point guards break down the defense off the dribble and consistently get to the basket as effectively as Chris Paul.Īs a floor general, Paul might not quite have the creativity of the truly great pass-first point guards, but he runs an offense effectively and is very efficient with the ball. Paul is a master of things like splitting defenders, and changing pace to gain that miniscule opening he needs. If he sees a potential help defender slacking, he will be at the rim before that defender realizes what is happening. He understands how to get by defenders on the break, and is relentless at pushing the ball and getting to the basket. There really isn't anybody that can stop him from getting to the basket, with his dynamite first step and ability to get the ball above the rim before shot blockers can alter it.įurthering this strength is Paul's ability to recognize offensive opportunities and exploit them. The first thing you notice about Paul is his explosiveness with the ball. Paul is one of the better all-around PG prospects to come along in the past decade, and there isn't much about his game that isn't a strength. Never late to a loose ball either.ĭynamic, Explosive, Electric, Dominantonly a few of the words used to describe Chris Paul's game. Will get anything that bounces long off the rim. Solid rebounder for his size and position. Can get posted up effectively due to his lack of size, or shot over the top of on the perimeter. Struggles on the pick and roll, often late getting out and doesnt do a great job fighting through screens. Tough to get by due to his speed and improved strength. Displays very good anticipation and quick hands when going for strips and deflections. Uses his unbelievable lateral quickness and 6-4 wingspan to dart in front of passes to create turnovers. Turning into one of the games most dynamic offensive players.ĭefense: Very good on this end when he puts his mind to it, considering his limitations. Does not turn the ball over at all for how much he handles it. Makes everyone around him considerably better. Fantastic at controlling tempowhich is a key to New Orleans success. Does a very good job seeing the floor and reading defenders. Gets in the lane, draws the defense, and finds his teammates. Turns the corner and then breaks down the defense with his tremendous ball handling ability. Runs the pick and roll as well as anybody. Isnt limited by his height unlike most comparably sized players. One of the most creative finishers in the game. Impossible to stay in front of and can either pull up or finish at the rim. Extremely efficient in general offensively. Becoming a very consistent catch and shoot guy. Forces defenders to respect his three point shot, a key to his development. Has improved his jump shot dramatically since entering the League. Gets about half of his offense in pick and roll situations, but is also capable of starting and finishing the break and taking his man one-on-one. Offense: One of the top distributors in the League. ![]() Has a chance to become one of the all-time great point guards in the NBA if he continues along the same trajectory. Displays great leadership skills for a player his age. Won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2006. Was obviously a special player from day one with the Demon Deacons. Garnered first team All-American honors during his sophomore season at Wake Forest. One of the best passers in the game today. ![]() Doesnt have an imposing frame, but compensates with great heart and athleticism. Can play above the rim despite his lack of height. Lightning quick and is almost impossible to stay in front of. Overview: Likely the best point guard in the NBA already, despite his age. ![]()
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