Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

[DieHardYankee26]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

Isiah Thomas was 6'1 and about 185 lbs, not really a small fry. Plus he was abetted by powerhouse scorers like Joe Dumars, Vinnie Johnson, and Mark Aguirre. Then they had Rodman, Laimbeer, Salley, Mahorn, and Edwards. Incredible front line depth, a true power team. Impossible to replicate a club like that nowadays.

6'1 and 185lbs is pretty small. Hell, that's basically Rondo + a few pounds and Rondo is not considered a big PG.

Yeah assuming nba.com is accurate, which it may or may not be, that would only give him an inch and 10 pounds over CP3.

[AlexBrady]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

6'1 and 185lbs is pretty small. Hell, that's basically Rondo + a few pounds and Rondo is not considered a big PG.

Thomas didn't need a high screen to locate his shots like Paul and Nash do. Thomas was posessed of a belligerent disposition, liberal elbows and downright dangerous defensive tactics. He couldn't be used and abused like Nash or Paul.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

Man, some of y'all must have really missed out on Steve Nash. Nash's handles are crazy -- he'd leave dudes stuck. He didn't need any help creating his shot. Ten years from now, when all the highlight tapes are made, we'll look back on Nash as one of the best that ever did, almost a Top 5 dead or alive person in my book.

If it wasn't for a body check by Horry, he'd have a ring. Nobody was going to slow down that Suns team -- nobody.

[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

That's opinion. I'm sure if Deron Williams and Chris Paul continue to put up the numbers that they do they will also go down as some of the best ever.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

That's opinion. I'm sure if Detonate Williams and Chris Paul continue to put up the numbers that they do they will also go down as some of the best ever.

lol Detonate Williams

[KSOR24]

Rajon Rondo, Delonte West, Mike Conley, Derrick Rose and Jason Kidd all beg to differ.

You forgot Avery Bradley.

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[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

lol Detonate Williams

Lmao stupid autocorrect man. It gets me all the time.

[Riddler]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

Thomas didn't need a high screen to locate his shots like Paul and Nash do. Thomas was posessed of a belligerent disposition, liberal elbows and downright dangerous defensive tactics. He couldn't be used and abused like Nash or Paul.

I wasn't arguing about any of that, I was only pointing out that 6'1 and 185lbs is pretty small.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

That's opinion. I'm sure if Deron Williams and Chris Paul continue to put up the numbers that they do they will also go down as some of the best ever.

True. They should be entering their prime in a season or two -- either that or this is their ceiling (doubt it though).

But, comparing Steve Nash in his prime to a player that hasn't reached his possible max potential yet is lopsided to me.

[DieHardYankee26]

Re: Steve Nash (Prime) vs Chris Paul

True. They should be entering their prime in a season or two -- either that or this is their ceiling (doubt it though).

But, comparing Steve Nash in his prime to a player that hasn't reached his possible max potential yet is lopsided to me.

You don't think in that offense with that system and those teammates, CP3 could do what Steve Nash did? Serious question, I don't know either way. But I think some credit has to be given for this dude getting all of these assists without a consistent offensive threat (at least on an all pro level like STAT and at the time Marion).