CP3 for MVP

It took me awhile, but I've officially jumped on the Chris Paul for MVP bandwagon.


There is a lot of talk that this is Kobe's year (which it probably is),but there is a strong movement for Chris Paul happening before our eyes. That is the eyes of the 12 people who still watch and care about the NBA. Not only does CP3 have his team in 1st place in the ultra-competitive west after a 20 assist, 1 turnover (1 turnover!!!!!!) performance last night, but he is putting in one of the best all around seasons for a point guard ever at the ripe old age of 22. Checkout this table I put together comparing some of the best seasons by the best point guards in the history of the NBA. Keep in mind all of these players are either in the Hall of Fame, or on their way there.



Looking at the average of all those seasons, even with the inflated statistics from the early 70's, Chris Paul compares favorably. He is nearly identical in points and assists, with a better turnover and steal rate. Since the all-star break Paul has been even more amazing. He's averaging 24 points on 54% shooting with 12.5 assists a game with only 2.15 turnovers a game. That's a full turnover and a half better than most of the best seasons of the best PG's ever!

Kobe will probably win the award because he's never won the MVP before, and he really should have one. But Chris Paul could go down as having the best season for a point guard in the history of the game, even without the MVP to show for it.