Chris Paul named Rookie of The Year
May 9, 2006 by Angelo Fernandez
Filed under Awards
Sometimes you wish all decisions were as easy as this. Chris Paul could have been named Rookie of the Year months ago and they’d still be right. It’s like this piece of news isn’t news at all, since everyone knew eons ago that this dude would win it. Yes there were a few rookies who did very well this year, like Charlie Villanueva of the Raptors or the Knicks’ Channing Frye but none of them even came close to Chris Paul’s rookie campaign.
Chris Paul is the real deal! He’s quick, he can shoot, he can pass and most importantly he looks to pass before scoring. His 16 point 7.8 assist average says it all. In a way, you can put this guy’s name along with the Steve Nash’s and the Jason Kidd’s of the league in terms of attitude in playing the game. In a basketball era where scoring seems to be the glamorous thing to do, Chris Paul goes old school and does what a point guard should do – create scoring opportunities for his team. He led his New Orleans-Oklahoma Hornets to the brink of a playoffs berth in his rookie season. Considering the type of roster the Hornets have that feat is awesome. Who knows what this guy will surprise us with in the years to come?
Hey! I’m glad that you stop by GG so much! And I am sorry that I haven’t come by to say thank you! I love your blog as well. I love sports! Hm…the first Lupin! Congrats!
I love Harry Potter too!