I think the idea that Tony Parker is a better PG than Chris Paul is an extreme stretch and Jackson's reasoning borders on the insane.
CP3 is one of only 5 players to have led the league in assists and steals in the same season since 1974 and he has now done it in consecutive years. He is the first player to lead the league in assists and steals AND finish in the top 10 in scoring. Paul will be a first team NBA All-Defensive player and is a much better defender, rebounder, passer, shooter and three point shooter than Parker is.
And he's 3 years younger than Parker. He's put up astounding numbers and distinguished himself as a All-Time great at his position with some of his feats for a player of his age. Simply put, he is the best all around player at his position since Magic Johnson. It's not his fault that he hasn't been surrounded with the Hall of Fame talent and Hall of Fame coaching and overall franchise stability that Parker has been exposed to since his rookie season.
That's pretty much my thought, Nick.
Shiggins, again, my point wasn't necessarily that TP>CP3 is completely insane (but I think that's a stretch), but I think Scoop's reasoning (which isn't "three titles" but "one Finals MVP") is ridiculous, all factors considered.
Also, Chauncey Billups has a Finals MVP and CP3 has never been to the Finals. Is he a better PG than CP3?
-sw
Not necessarily, but it shoudnt be overlooked. The whole point is to make it to the greatest stage, and once your there if you perform under pressure and get it done for your team that should definitely count for something. I mean I wouldnt trade CP3 for Chauncey Billups, but its pretty obvious that Billups is a prime time playoff performer and can get it done on the biggest stage. Its pretty obvious how great a player he is just by simply seeing what he added to this nuggets team this year.
When this happens, we all see who really makes the ship move. I mean last year, we saw that Pierce was the driving force of the team. Chauncey definitely became the unquestioned most important/leader of the Pistons after that series. I think Tony Parker clearly asserted himself there, as well as Wade and countless others.
Sure finals MVP isnt a be and and end all title, but it definitely counts for alot in my book.
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