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Book of Basketball 2.0

Chris Paul: The Almost Point God (With Ryen Russillo)

Book of Basketball 2.0

The Ringer

Sports

4.85.7K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2020

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

In the fourth episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo explain why future Hall of Famer Chris Paul is so hard to evaluate historically. They compare him to Isiah Thomas and other smaller stars, break down his biggest playoff moments (and stumbles) and decide where Paul ranks in Bill’s Hall of Fame Pyramid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You're listening to season three of the bookbasketball 2.0 podcast.

0:03.2

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you get your podcasts. My name is Bill Simmons. This is the Book of Basketball.

2:07.9

The Book of Basketball. Chris Paul.

2:16.6

After two failed attempts to trade superstar Chris Paul to LA, the Hornets finally succeeded.

2:29.4

So one of the greatest athletes to ever represent New Orleans is officially a member of the

2:34.0

Los Angeles Clippers. Paul requested a trade away from New Orleans two weeks ago.

2:42.7

In December 2011, the Clippers stole Chris Paul away from the Wakers. Everyone lost their

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