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5 Reasons Why Chris Paul Should Be An NBA All-Star Starter

5 Reasons Why Chris Paul Should Be An NBA All-Star Starter

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It is a new year which means the NBA All-Star Game is coming. The usual suspects seem to have a starting spot locked down. With the rise of great point guards, Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul may not get the coveted All-Star starting spot he deserves. There is no doubt Paul is one of, if not the best, point guard in the league, and these are five reasons why he should be an NBA All-Star starter.

5. He Is a Perennial All-Star

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5. He Is a Perennial All-Star

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He has been named an All-Star seven times, every year since 2008. Fans want to see Chris Paul play.

4. He Is a True Starter

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4. He Is a True Starter

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Chris Paul has started every regular season NBA game of his career. He’s clearly a seasoned veteran when it comes to starting.

3. His All-Star Performances

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3. His All-Star Performances

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Chris Paul averages 13.2 points and 12.5 assists in 27.8 minutes in his All-Star game career. He was named All-Star MVP of 2013.

2. His Regular Season Averages

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2. His Regular Season Averages

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He is averaging more assists, a true characteristic of a great point guard, and a higher three-point percentage than the Splash Brother himself, Stephen Curry, the point guard who is currently leading in votes for the Western Conference.

1. He Is a Team-Changer

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1. He Is a Team-Changer

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Chris Paul has changed the culture of each team he’s been on. He’s not only led the Clippers to the playoffs each year he’s been on the team, but he led the New Orleans Hornets to the playoffs three times in his six seasons with the team as well. His lack of presence is felt when he's not on the court. Any player who can change a team deserves an All-Star starting spot.

Terri Washington is a Los Angeles Clippers writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @Terri7589, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google

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