LeBron vs. Chris Paul for #1

Hitman02 · Post #1 » by **Hitman02** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:53 pm

Sorry if this a dumb question. I have the first pick in our draft tonight (late, I know) and I'm deciding between these two. I think Paul is the obvious choice but it's a h2h league and I'm wondering whether LeBron would be the better centerpiece. Still considering who would hold up over the season, whether a PG is more in demand, etc. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

jorgo · Post #2 » by **jorgo** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:44 pm

Cp3 for me.

Carlton Banksy · Post #3 » by **Carlton Banksy** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:23 pm

I prefer Lebron, but it's very close. Lebron's more complete & fills up the categories a bit more, but Paul gives you PG-eligibility & plenty of assists, which I've found is hard to come by. You really can't go wrong with either one though.

2009NBAChamps · Post #4 » by **2009NBAChamps** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:13 pm

Depends on categories... either way you can't go wrong, personal preference for me would be Lebron... if you think you can get a couple of good scoring options (Anthony, JJ or Kmart) in the 2nd and 3rd round I say take Paul and get a guy like JJ and a big in your 2nd & 3rd picks

You have to keep in mind that your first pick shapes the rest of your team really b/c you need to get guys that complement/make up for their strengths/weaknesses

tkunit · Post #5 » by **tkunit** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:47 pm

CP3 fills up every cat but blocks. he is far and away the best roto player, h2h its a little closer. I took cp3 first in ffl this year

Mr Awesome · Post #6 » by **Mr Awesome** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:29 am

I had first pick in my draft and, call me crazy, took Kobe. I had him last year (2nd overall) and he was a monster. I also had Lebron on another team last year (1st overall) and was more impressed with Kobe.

Post #7 » by **Stanford** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:01 am

I think there's more debate for number 2.

Like tk said, it's Paul in h2h and especially in roto

AussieBuck · Post #8 » by **AussieBuck** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:32 am

Paul every time without doubt.

cmw17 · Post #9 » by **cmw17** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:03 am

I had the #1 pick and didn't hesitate. I took Paul. He hurts you nowhere and helps everywhere tremendously besides blocks and boards. He is also the #1 player in the NBA in 2 of the toughest categories to win - Steals and Assists. LeBron kills your FT% and you'll be trying to make up that category the rest of the draft, probably passing up superior available players because of their FT%. No Brainer.

theGreatRC · Post #10 » by **theGreatRC** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:01 am

cmw17 wrote:I had the #1 pick and didn't hesitate. I took Paul. He hurts you nowhere and helps everywhere tremendously besides blocks and boards. He is also the #1 player in the NBA in 2 of the toughest categories to win - Steals and Assists. LeBron kills your FT% and you'll be trying to make up that category the rest of the draft, probably passing up superior available players because of their FT%. No Brainer.

Or you can just tank FT% all together

cmw17 · Post #11 » by **cmw17** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:47 am

theGreatRC wrote:
cmw17 wrote:I had the #1 pick and didn't hesitate. I took Paul. He hurts you nowhere and helps everywhere tremendously besides blocks and boards. He is also the #1 player in the NBA in 2 of the toughest categories to win - Steals and Assists. LeBron kills your FT% and you'll be trying to make up that category the rest of the draft, probably passing up superior available players because of their FT%. No Brainer.

Or you can just tank FT% all together

...and destroy your chance of winning your league.

realsniper09 · Post #12 » by **realsniper09** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:28 am

Why would you want to tank a category with your 1st pick? You have the choice of EVERY player in the league.

#1 - Undoubtedly CP3

I wouldn't even chose LeBron 2nd. I don't want to be negative in a stat with my first pick, especially when I can choose Amare or Kobe who are fantastic.