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re: Who's the 3rd best player in the NBA?

Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:58 am to
Posted by ShoeBang
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:58 am to
Runnin' Ricky RU-BI-OOOOOHHHHH






ETA: But seriously, it's Chris Paul or a healthy D-Rose
This post was edited on 5/17/13 at 9:07 am
Posted by Ford Frenzy
337 posts
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:59 am to
A healthy D Rose at 3rd best would be my other choice
Posted by boXerrumble
Member since Sep 2011
54364 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 9:00 am to
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Did you watch the Spurs/Warriors game tonight? I'm gonna assume you didn't.

Tony Parker played like shite all game. He went 3/16. But in the waning minutes of the game, he hit two CLUTCH threes that basically sealed the game and the series. Even though he played like shite, he put the team on his back when it mattered and carried them. It's that quality that we have yet to see from Chris Paul, and it's why I would rather have Tony Parker on my team, as of now.


Does Skip Bayless post on the MSB?
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 9:05 am to
I think its easily Chris Paul. His stats, PER, etc are just awesome. He is far and away the best PG in the game IMO.
Posted by boXerrumble
Member since Sep 2011
54364 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 9:10 am to
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I think its easily Chris Paul. His stats, PER, etc are just awesome. He is far and away the best PG in the game IMO.


I'd say Rondo overall is the best PG, when healthy.

Say what you want about his obsession with assists, but he is brilliant on the big stage in the regular season and playoffs.
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:09 am to
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I'd say Rondo overall is the best PG, when healthy.

Say what you want about his obsession with assists, but he is brilliant on the big stage in the regular season and playoffs.



His team was better without him this year. He isn't close to Paul IMO. I don't put Rondo in the top 3 for PGs.
Posted by boXerrumble
Member since Sep 2011
54364 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:10 am to
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His team was better without him this year. He isn't close to Paul IMO. I don't put Rondo in the top 3 for PGs.


I'm assuming you watched NONE of the Boston-NY Knicks series.
Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
33216 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:11 am to
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KD isn't the second best player in the NBA

Ok genius, who is?
Or is Bama gonna claim that?
This post was edited on 5/17/13 at 10:14 am
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:12 am to
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'm assuming you watched NONE of the Boston-NY Knicks series.


Actually no I didn't really.

I did watch the Celtics post-Rondo during the year.

Chris Paul is much better, more valuable to his team, and most people who pay attention agree with that.
Posted by lance814
Member since Feb 2013
819 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:37 am to
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Chris Paul is much better, more valuable to his team, and most people who pay attention agree with that.


CP3 is better than rondo, but if rondo (big if) ever develops a jump shot, he would be right there with CP3. The problem is team tend to guard him at the ft line, daring him to shoot, and it clogs up the lane.
Posted by ShamelessPel
Metairie
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:40 am to
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FWIW Bill Simmons had Steph Curry at #3


In Trade Value. Curry's contract is ridiculously good at 11mil/yr.
Posted by Ostrich
Alexandria, VA
Member since Nov 2011
10400 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 11:02 am to
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Paul shot 53% in the playoffs in the clutch last season.


You mean the playoffs where his team got swept by a Parker led Spurs? He wasn't able to have one clutch moment in that series. At the end of the day, it's all about winning, and Paul hasn't been able to win when it matters. Period.

Parker's game last night was the exact scenario you talked about. He played like shite all game, but came up big when it mattered the most and he played a large part in his team winning the game. It's not all about scoring 35 a night as a point guard.



This post was edited on 5/17/13 at 11:05 am
Posted by Ostrich
Alexandria, VA
Member since Nov 2011
10400 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 11:11 am to
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So you think that made shots = clutch? What if he happened to miss the shots?


A three pointer made in the final 2 minutes of a close elimination playoff game is clutch. Don't pretend like it means as much as a three pointer made in November. But by all means, if you'd rather have a regular season warrior who can't pull his team ahead in the playoffs, go ahead.
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 11:13 am to
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His team was better without him this year


SERIOUS???????????
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112939 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 12:30 pm to
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You mean the playoffs where his team got swept by a Parker led Spurs? He wasn't able to have one clutch moment in that series. At the end of the day, it's all about winning, and Paul hasn't been able to win when it matters. Period. 

So a player is better and clutch by shooting in the 30s in the clutch compared to the guy shooting on the 50s?

Like I said, you base how good players are on how good their teammates are, which is faulty logic
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112939 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 12:32 pm to
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A three pointer made in the final 2 minutes of a close elimination playoff game is clutch.
You also think shooting 38% in the clutch is more clutch than shooting 53%,so you'll have to excuse us for not having a clue as to what your talking about lol.
Posted by TulaneTigerFan
Seattle
Member since Sep 2005
35856 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 12:34 pm to
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Parker and MAYBE Westbrook are the only PG's I'd take over Paul. I'm not saying he sucks, I'm just saying I'd take a proven winner over him for now.




Parker isn't nearly as good as Paul
Posted by Papa Tigah
TIGER ISLAND, LA
Member since Sep 2007
20503 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 1:40 pm to
Magic Johnson.
Posted by GeauxWarrior12
Hammond
Member since Jan 2007
2804 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 2:04 pm to
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Parker isn't nearly as good as Paul


See that's BS if I've ever seen it. There is no evidence to say Paul is clearly better. I think they are even with the slight edge to Parker. Also last time these 2 matched up Parker went for 20 and 10 and Paul went for 4 and like 6. Just saying. I like CP3 but this board overvalues him big time.
Posted by Hogwall Jackson
Member since Feb 2013
5280 posts
Posted on 5/17/13 at 2:13 pm to
Holy hell at the people putting Curry in the top 5 of the best NBA players
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