NBA: A Look at Rookies of the Year from 2000 to Wiggins
By Nick Fritz
March 4, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball as center DeAndre Jordan (6) provides a screen against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2005-2006 Charlotte Hornets: Chris Paul
Rookie Stats: Averaged 36 minutes in starting 78 of 82 games for the Hornets. Paul averaged 16.1 points, 7.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. Shot .430 from the field.
Hoopshype.com Scouting Report: The best point guard in the game… A true floor leader… Can score and get teammates involved… Great knowledge of the game… Makes good decisions… Excellent at the pick-and-roll… Great scorer when he gets aggressive… Pretty strong… Good defender on the ball… Gets lots of steals… Excellent competitor.
Career Averages: 18.6 points – 9.9 assists – 4.4 rebounds – 2.4 steals – 36.3 minutes – .473 field goal %
2015 Status: Has started 62 games for the Clippers, averaging 18.5 points, 10.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game.
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