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Utah Jazz: Williams vs. Paul nothing personal

I'll take Deron over Chris Paul any day, too! He is perfect for the Jazz and their system. I am not denying Paul's talent or ability, I am simply stating I am happy with who and what we have. Good luck tonight! Go Deron and Go Jazz!

The funny thing about this article is that even the writer seems to understand that this is so old hat and yet--(surprise) doesn't seem to be able to come up with anything better. Lets face it folks; sports writing in this town (both rags) is lazy and unimaginative.

...but I like Deron better than that other guy.

EACH is the better player for his own team.
C. Paul is smaller and quicker--but we have ronnie price to be small and quick
Jazz needed a bigger stronger guard to play point.
Both teams got what they wanted.
head to head shows who is really the best overall player but again that is subjective too.pure stats means little as both have the competitive drive it takes to win and the confidence to take the game over in the final minutes when it really counts.
Jazz made the best decision re D-will--I hope they wise up and let LOOZER opt out with his injuries. If he was out for a year with a pulled hamstring-how long will he keep collecting Miller's money behind the bench with knee surgury?
DWILL puts the team and desire to win above pure money and selfish motives. BOOZER does not.

I am sure that Deron and Chris just laugh at all of this nonsense. You can not compare the two unless they played on the same team. Their styles are totally different. Paul wouldn't fit in the Jerry system. The Problem with Deron is he plays in Utah where the media coverage is poor at best. Chris receives a lot more national coverage so come allstar voting time, he gets the edge. Doesn't mean that he is better, just better marketed by the media. Personally I like Paul's game better. But I think the Jazz picked the right player for their Jerry system.

Deron can take over a game when his teammates are playing lackluster. Like Stockton, he won't take control of the game from a scoring perspective on most nights, because that's not his role.

CP's role is as a scorer--that's why he gets all the additional attention.

Another win for the Jazz.

You gotta love the guy.

Fresh off a stunning upset of LA last night in the Staples Center -- Paul had 32 points and 15 assists and West had 40. The Jazz and Deron better have their A game tonight. By the way, Jazz fans, apparently it's all up to you to get the games back on KJAZZ if you subscribe to DirecTV -- apparently you need to make the call because Jazz management can't seem to get the cable company to the negotiating table. It's the mtn. revisited. GEEZ!

That's the most dumbest statment Bill ever made anyway? you know stone temple pilot is better then pearl Jam.

JImmy says Chris Paul hands down better player.
Jazz could have had the superstar, Williams is
good but not on the same level as Mr. Paul.

When will Deron Williams have 32 points 15 Assists and ZERO TURNOVERS against the Lakers?

I will wait for an answer...and don't tell me that is not his role. When we LOSE every single game in LA (and they are becoming a place like San Antonio for us to play) I would suggest his role is to help us win there but he NEVER has.

I don't know if anyone else has heard the trade rumors, but the Jazz have planned to sign Tree Skullz from the 8th ward church ball team. This will totally give D'Will the advantage over C3PO. Can you imagine our team with Skullz brining the ball down the court? Hopefully the BCS doesn't keep us from playing for the Championship!!

Feb 4, 2008, Derron Williams 29 points 11 assists, shoots 11 for 13 from the field and Jazz win by 22

Chris Paul's line in that game 6 points 6 assists and 5 turn overs.

The only difference between these two bands really is the same thing that is different between D-will and CP3. The media loves Pearl Jam and CP3. I'm sure Deron has better things to do that read this post, but if you're looking all that matters is the scoreboard. GO JAZZ!

CP3.0: Are you kidding? Chris Paul is a pure (pass first) point guard. He leads the league in assists. His scoring is a product of people leaving him open when they are afraid of his passing. Coming out of college, the knock on Paul was his shooting. That is why some thought DWill might be better. Oh, how things change.

Watched 2nd half of the Hornets/Laker game last night on NBATV.

The star treatment that CP3 got, IN LA, even had Kobe shaking his head. It was absolutely UNBELIEVABLE.

CP3 CUPPED/CARRIED the ball almost every single time he went in the lane. The NBA TV commentators themselves mentioned it twice in the 4th quarter alone!!!

One slo-mo replay showed Paul and his hand was literally DIRECTLY under/beneath the ball WHILE HE WAS "DRIBBLING" allowing him to COMPLETELY change direction/travel and get around/beat the defender to make a play.

ADDITIONALLY he was not allowed to be even touched without a foul being called on the defense. Conversely he was allowed to lower his shoulder and directly initiate contact square in the positioned defenders chest and you guessed it..they got the foul. Shown on slo-mo replay.

Yes I know alot of PG's carry the ball SOMETIMES and star players get calls BUT if last nights game is any indication of "treatment"/"protection" cp3 gets every game then he clearly has a MASSIVE ADVANTAGE and is allowed to CHEAT regularly.

Deron vs. Paul(and star treatment) is not even a comparison. One player gets ALL calls(+ non-calls) and the other gets virtually none in comparison.

Comparisons can't be based on ONE good game Chris Paul had against the Lakers. Comparisons can't be made on one season. Wait 10-12 years and we'll have a good idea. Or it's entirely possible that this debate will never go away.

Comparisons are all based on opinions. For example: Charles Barkley honestly thinks he was a better power forward than Karl Malone!! I feel that Malone is the better player in every aspect of the game and I laugh every time Barkley says he was better... but Chuck is entitled to that opinion.

Evidently you have a hard time with numbers and geography.

I said 32 points 15 assists and ZERO TURNOVERS!!! Lets see him do it AGAINST and elite team such as the LAKERS where Derons team ALWAYS LOSES.

Derons game against the Hornets was good but the Hornets certainly were not even in the ballpark of what LA was or is in terms of the elite teams in the NBA.

I am still waiting for a REAL answer.

Don't forget...ZERO TURNOVERS.

@ heres your answer...

exactly amen... head to head williams owns paul. who did the lakers have to gaurd paul>? of course when there isn't anyone there to gaurd you your gonna put up big numbers. head to head give the advantage to williams. pure talent i would say paul. i hope williams keeps up the schooling and owns paul yet again tonight! GO JAZZ

Deron needs to be worried of CP3's skills. Paul is as good as Howard Eisley if not better. DW needs to play his best game ever if he is to compete.