Chris Paul or Jason Kidd?

[Fire Colangelo]

Who would you take to start a franchise?

With Paul you get a 20/10 type of guy who's just as good a floor general as Kidd, with good defense.

With Kidd you get a walking triple double with great defense, and great leadership/intangibles/etc, but inferior in scoring.

[Proctor]

Nothing wrong with CP3 but I'll take Kidd.

[Fire Colangelo]

I actually can't even decide lol, leaning towards CP3 but Kidd was just a beast

[JohnFreeman]

How is this a question? I will take the guy who averaged a triple double in a playoff series..

[Heavincent]

Kidd. I know the stat nerds don't like hearing it, but his impact goes way beyond the box score.

[Angel Face]

Kidd, better point guard.

[Heavincent]

Kidd vs Miller playoff duel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q51UYp0fRjs

[Draz]

I'll take the one with the ring. Jason!

[bballnoob1192]

i'll take the non career playoff choker/loser

[215Philly]

I'll take the one with the ring. Jason!

[ZMonkey11]

I'd take Kidd. Two straight finals appearances, even if you bring up the weak Eastern Conference at the time, is a pretty good feat. I think his vision and passing ability was better than CP3's. Just higher bball IQ in general, and that's saying a lot because CP3 has superior basketball intelligence.

But Kidd, he just had that 'it' factor.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Kidd took less talented teams further. Kidd for many reasons

[atljonesbro]

Chris Paul. Better scorer, passer, and just as good of a defender.

[Fire Colangelo]

I think it's pretty close. I do think CP3 is a superior offensive player while Kidd is a better defensive player and a better intangibles.

Yeah Kidd averaged a triple double for a playoff run, so did Rondo.

[ABfor3]

Chris Paul. Better scorer, passer, and just as good of a defender.

CP3 is not a better defender than Kidd, CP3 is generously listed at 6'0 where as Jkidd is a legit 6'3 1/2, 6'4. He was known for his versatility on defense, being able to guard the one and two, sometimes even the 3 position. He played some of the best defense I ever seen on Kobe when he was already old. Kidd had a stronger base, which allowed him to guard stronger guys while still being able to keep up with them on the court. JKidd was also a slightly better passer, he put the ball on the best spot possible for his teammate to score easier most of the time. You're only right about Paul being a better scorer but Paul < Kidd