LeBron or Chris Paul?

[DreamYaoTmac5]

Who do you think is the better overall player?
I would say CP3.

[TruthKGRay3412]

Why are you comparing a a 6ft PG to a 6'9 SF?

[23airjordan23]

I would say lebron.

Because he has a strength advantage, he scores more points and he lead a talentless Cleveland cavaliers to the finals, when chris paul has a better supporting cast and the good thing that chris paul does is he makes his team better, but lebron can score 30 and also rack up 10 assists when he has a much worse of a team.

[DCMC]

weird comparison

[emsteez forreal]

Who do you think is the better overall player?
I would say CP3.
:ohwell:

[ihatetimthomas]

Kobe Bryant

[DreamYaoTmac5]

I say CP3 simply because he can honestly score anytime he wants but he chooses to set up his teammates like a Magic Johnson, CP3 is also a better defender, although the steals don't tell the entire story but he gets pretty much legit steals unlike reading passing lanes like Iverson, Also CP3 Is much more deadly on offense with his jumper and his attacking ability.

[JohnRuck]

50/50

[1~Gibson~1]

Who do you think is the better overall player?
I would say CP3.lebron is my answer.

do you hate lebron?

[Lebron23]

LeBron James

and this is a pretty weird comparison :lol

[Sroek]

Chris Paul would be the GOAT if he had Lebron's physique.

[Lebron23]

lebron is my answer.

do you hate lebron?


Well, He always thinks that Yao Ming is the next Hakeem Olajuwon, and I predict he is going to start a LeBron is not a Point Forward Thread.

[omarnyc]

lebron can do everything cp can do and things cp cant do

[qrich]

I say Tracy. He's the superior Point-Forward.

[Lebron23]

I say CP3 simply because he can honestly score anytime he wants but he chooses to set up his teammates like a Magic Johnson, CP3 is also a better defender, although the steals don't tell the entire story but he gets pretty much legit steals unlike reading passing lanes like Iverson, Also CP3 Is much more deadly on offense with his jumper and his attacking ability.


LeBron had one of the best statsline in the history of the NBA since 1988 Michael Jordan, and Oscar Robertson back in the 1960's.

He is improving his jumper every year, and he is also a very underrated defender in the NBA.

He already led his team in the NBA Finals after defeating the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, and i think he is only one of 2 NBA players that are capable of surpassing/breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA All time Scoring Record.


Some LeBron James Facts



- According to the Elias Sports Bureau, since the league began tracking steals and blocks in the 1973-74 season, no player has averaged at least 30 points, 7.9 boards, 7 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in a season with a minimum of 70 games played.


-Even if you take away the steals requirement, no other in that span equaled James' numbers this year. His ability to score, see the floor and block shots makes him one of the NBA's all-time rare talents.

Take away the blocked shots, and the list remains exceedingly short: James and Michael Jordan, who averaged 32.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 2.9 steals in the 1988-89 season (he fell short only in blocked shots, at 0.8 per game).

LeBron among the greats

Only three players in NBA history have averaged at least 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game in a season with a minimum of 70 games played: Michael Jordan (once), Oscar Robertson (five times) and LeBron James this season.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2008-04-07-scorers-table_N.htm

I think LeBron has the chance to become the 2nd NBA player to average a Triple Double in the regular season.


:party: :party: :party:

[omarnyc]

I say CP3 simply because he can honestly score anytime he wants but he chooses to set up his teammates like a Magic Johnson, CP3 is also a better defender, although the steals don't tell the entire story but he gets pretty much legit steals unlike reading passing lanes like Iverson, Also CP3 Is much more deadly on offense with his jumper and his attacking ability.

are you seriously saying cp attacks on offense better then lebron? nobody attacks the basket like lebron.

[1~Gibson~1]

I say CP3 simply because he can honestly score anytime he wants but he chooses to set up his teammates like a Magic Johnson, CP3 is also a better defender, although the steals don't tell the entire story but he gets pretty much legit steals unlike reading passing lanes like Iverson, Also CP3 Is much more deadly on offense with his jumper and his attacking ability.if he had the ability to score at will then they wouldnt have lost to LA.

[Bulls2333]

I can't wait to see Lebron and Paul play together on the Olympic games. I think those two on the same team would be beyond dominance.

[danumber88]

Lebron cos the leauge will be his soon "quoted from timmy"

[Koop1]

lol @ comparison
but
LEBRON BY FAR
and LOL @ anyone taking paul in this.

[Valliant13]

They are the best at there respective positions in the league. It

[DreamYaoTmac5]

are you seriously saying cp attacks on offense better then lebron? nobody attacks the basket like lebron.
No, I'm just saying he also knows how to attack and shoot a jumper which is what LeBron has been lacking at.

[DreamYaoTmac5]

if he had the ability to score at will then they wouldnt have lost to LA.
I think you are talking about the Spurs, they didn't play the lakers, in fact that Hornets probably would've won against the Lakers this year because the Lakers suck at pick n roll defense.

[1~Gibson~1]

I think you are talking about the Spurs, they didn't play the lakers, in fact that Hornets probably would've won against the Lakers this year because the Lakers suck at pick n roll defense.
Well then if he could score at will how did they lose to sa

[Koop1]

No, I'm just saying he also knows how to attack and shoot a jumper which is what LeBron has been lacking at.


Chris paul is not a knockdown shooter either

[dawsey6]

Lebron's whole game is that he's an all-around player. Lebron excells in multiple areas while not severely lacking in any areas, and the same cannot be said about Chris Paul. Lebron is the better overall player.

[Posts Penyeach]

The answer is Lebron James because he's bigger. I wish basketball were more complicated than that, but sometimes it isn't. Not with all other things being basically equal. One guy's 6'0, the other guy's 6'9.


the same cannot be said about Chris Paul.
Ok tell me all things Chris Paul isn't good at.

[DreamYaoTmac5]

Chris paul is not a knockdown shooter either
Care to look at his FG% and 3P FG%?

Quite efficient.

[Posts Penyeach]

Care to look at his FG% and 3P FG%?

Quite efficient.
I don't think you understand.

He's black and athletic.

Therefore he can't shoot. Duh.

[Cangri]

Lebron is the Superior Black Athlete

[Qwyjibo]

Lebron is the best player in the league. Easy answer here.

[1~Gibson~1]

I don't think you understand.

He's black and athletic.

Therefore he can't shoot. Duh.
Racist and incorrect. Kobe is black and athletic and he can shoot.

[Cangri]

Racist and incorrect. Kobe is black and athletic and he can shoot.
he was obviously kidding

[lbj4kb8]

The better question would be, "Who would you take to start a franchise with?"

[BrentISballin]

The better question would be, "Who would you take to start a franchise with?"
I agree , this is a better question.

The original question is retarded on too many levels

[plowking]

are you seriously saying cp attacks on offense better then lebron? nobody attacks the basket like lebron.


Umm wrong. A young Iverson and Dwayne Wade attack the basket more then anyone and more aggressively then anyone.

[RedBlackAttack]

Umm wrong. A young Iverson and Dwayne Wade attack the basket more then anyone and more aggressively then anyone.
No one in the league can get to the basket, absorb contact, and finish the way that LeBron does. AI is good at getting to the cup, but any contact throws him off-balance and rarely does it result in an and-1. Wade is better than AI in this aspect, but he doesn't finish NEARLY as well as LeBron.

LBJ has led the league in And-1s for many consecutive years. His size, strength, agility, body control, and leaping ability are unmatched.

[KeylessEntry]

Lebron no question about it. He can do so many more things.

[K.Koscik]

Umm wrong. A young Iverson and Dwayne Wade attack the basket more then anyone and more aggressively then anyone.

I think what he meant is that WHEN he attacks the basket, he's like a train and will do anything to get to it.

[Killer_Instinct]

Doesn't matter. Neither can jump an Aston Martin so who gives a damn?

[baseketball4life]

LBJ James no hesitation

[plowking]

No one in the league can get to the basket, absorb contact, and finish the way that LeBron does. AI is good at getting to the cup, but any contact throws him off-balance and rarely does it result in an and-1. Wade is better than AI in this aspect, but he doesn't finish NEARLY as well as LeBron.

LBJ has led the league in And-1s for many consecutive years. His size, strength, agility, body control, and leaping ability are unmatched.

Disagree again. Wade in my opinion is the best finisher in the league after drawing contact. Sure Lebron is stronger, but you need to grab both of Wades hands to stop him. He is very adapt to making those circuis shots.

[dafunkphenom]

The second (Lebron) and third (CP3) best players in the league here. But clearly Lebron is better. Let's be serious here.

[TheProphet]

Kobe Bryant

If you like your last game of the season to be a blowout. Go with Kobe. He's a perfect example of teammates playing to their leader's weakness = defeat.

[plowking]

I'd personally take a prime Candice Parker over both, but thats just me.

[Lebron23]

LeBron James

[1~Gibson~1]

Lebron James

LeBron can: bring the ball up, pass, score, rebound, defend, and block shots

CP3 can: bring the ball up, pass, score, steal,

Not taking anything away from CP3 but LBJ is the better player IMO.

[AItheAnswer3]

Gone are the days of DreamYaoTmac.

Leaving that aside, THE KING FTW

[TeakDaSneak]

lebron is a better all-around player. you can play him in multiple positions and he'd still be effective.

if i was starting a franchise, i'd probably pick chris paul but thats just me

[Jordan80]

lebron james, if he ever improves his jumpshot, he'll become a top five all-time player. however, i'm starting to worry that may never happen. i still expect him to win 1-2 championships before it's all said and done, jumpshot or not.

[inclinerator]

lebron no question

[Jordan80]

btw does anyone else think lebron will bolt to greece like i do? i think he'll go to greece for a year, gain popularity, and come back to the nba with a redefined jumpshot. it seems like something lebron would want to do, go to europe, and come back better.

and i'm not a lebron james fanboy. i actually think he's cocky and fake, but i can't deny he's talented.

[danumber88]

better? Lebron

take on ur team? Cp3 why? because everyone would love a caliber pg liek cp3.

[inclinerator]

btw does anyone else think lebron will bolt to greece like i do? i think he'll go to greece for a year, gain popularity, and come back to the nba with a redefined jumpshot. it seems like something lebron would want to do, go to europe, and come back better.

and i'm not a lebron james fanboy. i actually think he's cocky and fake, but i can't deny he's talented.
its true he will go to greece and they play very little games so he will have some special greek god training when he comes back to the nba he will have a ray allen jumper a tim duncan post 56 inch vertical and 270 lbs as fast as prime iverson or faster and the durability of karl malone because he will literally be the nba's iron man. People will try and take a charge from him but they will end up being on the bench.

[hawks150]

Lebron, has a supporting cast of no one and takes them to the finals.

Cp3 has Chandler, West, staja ect.

Imagine if Lebron had west chandler and staja on his team

this thread is a joke

[Kiddlovesnets]

Lebron, has a supporting cast of no one and takes them to the finals.

Cp3 has Chandler, West, staja ect.

Imagine if Lebron had west chandler and staja on his team

this thread is a joke

Well Lebron may not lead a team with Chandler, West and Peja to West Conference Final. CP3 fits in the Hornets' system and Byron Scott is for sure a PG's coach(who used to lead the Nets and Jason Kidd to NBA finals twice). I wonder if Byron Scott knows how to use Lebron James at all and the Hornets are surely better with CP3 than with LBJ.

Btw, CP3 will be considered the best player in this league after next season(better than both LBJ and Kobe for sure) and I can see him averaging something like 22ppg, 13apg on 47-50% FG shooting.

[Prodigy]

The obvious answer here is Manu Ginobolli.

[Silverbullit]

The obvious answer here is Manu Ginobolli.

:hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead:

LeBron over CP3

[Solid Snake]

This is like comparing apples and paper napkins.

[Heretik32]

better? Lebron

take on ur team? Cp3 why? because everyone would love a caliber pg liek cp3.

Yeah, and who needs a guy like Lebron. Sure.

[chains5000]

:wtf:

[ronnymac]

Lebron is once in a lifetime player. paul is once in a half a decade player.

[Resurrection]

Chris Paul (by far).

[Jordan80]

i could see people jumping off the bandwagon in a couple of years if lebron james doesn't win a championship. it should be interesting to watch people on ish and their opinions of lebron james. i for one think he's an amazing talent, and should go down as one of the better players the league has seen; if he works on his game.

[Jordan80]

btw, does anyone else think lebron james has an inflated ego? he constantly talks about himself in the third person, and he just acts like he's better than everybody else.

[Lebron23]

Lebron is once in a lifetime player. paul is once in a half a decade player.

The thing about LeBron he already surpassed the hype, and he already put Cleveland back on the map, when he led his crappy team in the NBA Finals.


According to CBS Sports.com he's the 2nd best player in the NBA, but i can see him surpassing Kobe if he will work in his outside shooting.


http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10996543

[Jordan80]

The thing about LeBron he already surpassed the hype, and he already put Cleveland back on the map, when he led this team in the NBA Finals.


According to CBS Sports.com he's the 2nd best player in the NBA, but i can see him surpassing Kobe if he will work in his outside shooting.


http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10996543

definitely. he has that freak athleticism and body which makes him impossible to guard on the run. the nba deserves to have lebron reach his potential.

[Lebron23]

definitely. he has that freak athleticism and body which makes him impossible to guard on the run. the nba deserves to have lebron reach his potential.


King James actually improved his man to man defense last season, and I think he still needs to work on improving his overall game.

1. He needs to shoot at least 86 percent from the Foul Line.
2. Develop a Fade away Jumper because he will not be an explosive player when he's past his prime.
3. Must have the dedication and passion to win an NBA title.

[inclinerator]

Chris Paul (by far).
thanks you made my day

[3.2.1.]

Bron Bron

[ronnymac]

The thing about LeBron he already surpassed the hype, and he already put Cleveland back on the map, when he led his crappy team in the NBA Finals.


According to CBS Sports.com he's the 2nd best player in the NBA, but i can see him surpassing Kobe if he will work in his outside shooting.


http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10996543
in my opinion he is the best. but thats not the issue here

[plowking]

King James actually improved his man to man defense last season, and I think he still needs to work on improving his overall game.

1. He needs to shoot at least 86 percent from the Foul Line.
2. Develop a Fade away Jumper because he will not be an explosive player when he's past his prime.
3. Must have the dedication and passion to win an NBA title.

I don't think Lebron will ever shoot 85% or more from the free throw line. I see his best season at 77ish. Though his outside jumper will get better, it already looked a lot better in the Olympics.

[Jordan80]

King James actually improved his man to man defense last season, and I think he still needs to work on improving his overall game.

1. He needs to shoot at least 86 percent from the Foul Line.
2. Develop a Fade away Jumper because he will not be an explosive player when he's past his prime.
3. Must have the dedication and passion to win an NBA title.

i think he needs to prove he's 100% dedicated to winning an nba title and not just becoming a global icon. he's a great player, but sometimes i think he's into basketball more for the recognization and less for the game itself.

[Nash-tastic]

LBJ James no hesitation
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[S3RB]

both Chris Paul and LeBron are extremely talented players, but I cant even start to compare a PG and a Forward.. and not to mention how much each of them brings to the game of basketball.
:banghead: too close to call

[Huey Freeman]

As much as I like Chris Paul, I'd pick LeBron James.

If you said Chris Paul + David West (or throw in Chandler), then I'd have to think about it again.