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Just a few years into his NBA career,Michael Jordan White Jersey, Chris Paul has become the premier point guard in the NBA. Entering the 2007-08 season, the New Orleans Hornets franchise looked to be in trouble. They were just a couple of years removed from a successful season in Oklahoma City, and the fan base wasn't all that enthused about the team in New Orleans. The Hornets were coming off of a season in which they challenged for a playoff spot,Michael Jordan Black Jersey, but ultimately came up short, so they were looking to take the next step and make the playoffs.
Then it happened. Chris Paul made the leap from a good player to a great player,Michael Jordan White Jersey, propelling New Orleans from a fringe playoff team to the #1 seed in the West, revitalizing the fan base in New Orleans, giving them raucous crowds in the regular season and playoffs. Along the way Chris Paul became the best PG in the NBA and one of the 5 best players in the NBA at the age of 23.
Though stats don't tell the whole story, they help give an overview of how much Paul improved from his second to third season, and help show why he was 2nd in voting for the NBA MVP Award. He scored 21.1 PPG on 49% shooting, led the NBA in assists with 11.6, and led the NBA in steals with 2.7 per game. He also grabbed 4 rebounds per game, which is excellent for a 6 footer. Playing the PG position and and having the offense run through him at all times, you would expect a high number of turnovers, but he only had 2.5 per game, which resulted in a very good A/T ratio.
Going beyond statistics, he is the clear leader of the Hornets. The team rallies around him, and they all respect him. He makes everyone around him better, but he is very unselfish with the ball and gets it to teammates in the right spot. They know that when they are open,Jordan Stitched Jersey, the ball will be in their hands. Paul runs the offense with great precision.
Last, he has shown the ability to raise his game when it matters. In the playoffs this season, Paul upped his scoring and rebounding averages,Michael Jordan Stitched Jersey, while keeping the assists and steals at a constant rate. He also took even better care of the basketball, averaging less than 2 turnovers per game. He led New Orleans to a first round victory over Dallas before the Hornets succumbed to the defending champion San Antonio Spurs in 7 games.
Chris Paul is becoming one of the faces of the NBA, as at age 23 he has become the best PG in the NBA and one of the top 5 players. He combines that with being a great guy off the court, staying out of trouble and helping the community. With all of that,Jordan Black Strip Jersey, it's not difficult to see why Chris Paul has so many fans.