The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Chris Paul via trade and the perennial all-star has officially taken his talents to Hollywood. Paul is arguably the best point guard in the NBA and the Lakers have no doubt upgraded in that position. The trade is now official and it is time to get familiar with the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Number Five- Chris Paul crosser over Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant rarely lets an opponent pass him en route to a bucket, but even the Black Mamba could not stop Chris Paul. Paul is known for his speed and ball handling, two things that were clearly evident on this play. Although Kobe and the Lakers had the last laugh, Chris Paul is just as happy now that he has joined one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1zVkPy6uo4
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Number Four- Chris Paul puts the moves on Anthony Carter
Chris Paul once again shows why he is one of the best point guards in the game with this move. Anthony Carter had no chance of guarding Paul on this play and the former Yellow Jacket executes a killer crossover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFZ4rmShHyw&feature=fvst
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Number Three- Chris Paul passes Clippers en route to hoop
Chris Paul has an uncanny knack of attacking the basket and can get to the paint at will. Eric Bledsoe fell victim to yet another kill crossover by Paul and the Clippers’ big men could not thwart the penetrating guard. The Lakers do not have a lot of explosive point guards on their roster, but this play surely puts a smile on the faces of the coaching staff and the front office executives.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8WoBmZdKM
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Number Two- Andrew Bynum is no match for Chris Paul
Even though Andrew Bynum and Chris Paul are teammates (for now), during last year’s playoff round, Paul embarrassed the big man in front of millions. Whenever an explosive guard goes up against a less agile center, you know something amazing will occur. On this play, Chris Paul gave a glimpse as to what Lakers fans can expect to see when he wears the purple and gold.
Next: Number One
Number One- Chris Paul scorches the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets faced off in the first round of the Western Conference in 2011, and the entire world got to see Chris Paul’s talent. In Game 1 of the series, Paul and the Hornets shocked everyone with their win. Paul scorched the Lakers with 33 points en route to a 1-0 series lead. Although the Hornets eventually fell to the Lakers, Paul made his mark on the franchise.
