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Chris Paul is stupidly good.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LorneMalvo, Oct 2, 2018.

  1. rammo

    rammo Member

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    Don’t sit him. Run it back all season longggg!

    #CP3MVP
     
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    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    How so?

    Despite this "analysis" being given from a grand total of ONE preseason game. Here are the stats from each of the two players you assessed:

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    I don't see how you can say one has a leg up on the other.

    Plus, I don't see Caboclo giving you true backup center minutes on a nightly basis. He's still an extremely long but slower SF/PF in our offense.
     

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  3. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    He did look great - bouncy, fresh, smooth, in control. He also looked great this time last year, had an injury, recovered, and looked sharp until his 2nd injury against San Antonio.

    What I'm getting at is, he starts to breakdown as the year progresses. Don't get me wrong, he still balls, but you can tell he's managing pain/soreness.
     
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    Chriss looked really good in the 2nd half. They got him playing with CP3 and Harden for a reason. MDA wants him to get comfortable in there and he will. MDA has made it simple for him and you saw how he played in the 2nd half. That dude has some ups. I'd be surprised if Chriss wasn't the back up 5.

    I'm surprised Hartenstein didn't get any burn last night. Anybody know why? Injured?

    Oh yeah, CP3 is pretty good.
     
  5. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    The most important thing for CP3......is aside from his own personal scoring/shooting is he AUGMENTS other players. He makes players better. So that kind of value will go a long way in the next couple of years of CP3's contract.
     
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    That was his only weakness IMHO - I would not call it Prone to Injury just yet but it's been close.

    The thing is you can't really know when the injury will happen.

    They could rest him for 60 games in the regular season and he could still end up with an injury around postseason time.
     
  7. HP3

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    I mean he isnt better than Harden and thats a fact. I'm sorry its just not true.
     
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    No need to apologize for a differing opinion.

    I think CP3 is a better leader, defensive player, and an overall great offensive player not far off from the Beard.

    I think the Rockets would have won game 6 or 7 if Harden was the one that got hurt.

    Just my opinion.
     
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    He was having so much fun out there nutmegging, shamgodding and just vibing with the team in a preseason game. If he can stay healthy watch out.
     
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    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Loved that behind the back dribble against the rookie, while Paul had his back to him....gangsta....lulz

    it was like a behind the back, cross-over.
     
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    worth every penny of 40 mil per...every second hes dribbling the ball is a joy to watch
     
  12. LorneMalvo

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    Can we not enjoy this man's greatness? The Rockets legitimately have two MVP level guys.

    He was even more explosive than I assumed he'd be after shedding the pounds. Flying up for boards, finishing in traffic through contact. Had theball on a string consistently. Beat everyone off the dribble at-will.

    He lived in the lane. He had a Nash-esque lane dominating night. Last year he would pretty much dominate on just jumpers.

    Broadcast mentioned Gordon also lost some weight. I like it.
     
  13. Little Bit

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    Almost had a triple double before being ejected last night.
     
  14. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Contributing Member

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    I’m just going to say it.

    He lost weight.

    He is back to being extremely quick and if he’s healthy in the playoffs this team will beat GSW.
     

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