Isiah Thomas: I hope I was half as good as CP3, honor to be compared to him

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

"It's great watching him play," Thomas told LACTV. "It's awesome to see him achieve this level. It's always an honor to be compared to him because he's such a great player, such a great leader on the floor and what he's done for this franchise and what he's done for Los Angeles, it speaks volumes. I'm just honored because he's such a special player and such a special person. I hope I was half as good as he is because it's quite an honor to be compared to him."

LOL @ ppl think Zeke was better than CP3

[LAZERUSS]

"It's great watching him play," Thomas told LACTV. "It's awesome to see him achieve this level. It's always an honor to be compared to him because he's such a great player, such a great leader on the floor and what he's done for this franchise and what he's done for Los Angeles, it speaks volumes. I'm just honored because he's such a special player and such a special person. I hope I was half as good as he is because it's quite an honor to be compared to him."

LOL @ ppl think Zeke was better than CP3

He was. And by a mile.

[JohnFreeman]

CP3 isn't even the best PG in the league..

[Smook A.]

"It's great watching him play," Thomas told LACTV. "It's awesome to see him achieve this level. It's always an honor to be compared to him because he's such a great player, such a great leader on the floor and what he's done for this franchise and what he's done for Los Angeles, it speaks volumes. I'm just honored because he's such a special player and such a special person. I hope I was half as good as he is because it's quite an honor to be compared to him."

LOL @ ppl think Zeke was better than CP3

19.2 PPG, 9 APG, 3 RPG and almost 2 SPG for his career. Not to mention, he's a 2x champ. I still don't think CP3 is better than Zeke. He's close. All he needs is that ring.

[Milbuck]

Thomas career-wise was better. But I'd take 2007-2009 peak Chris Paul over Zeke.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

He was. And by a mile.

All i know is CP3 in his prime would never be below in MVP voting to Kelly Tripucka

[LAZERUSS]

All i know is CP3 in his prime would never be below in MVP voting to Kelly Tripucka

Oh of course. A 20 year old rookie finishing behind a 22 year old teammate was horrible. BTW, Tripucka can thank Thomas for that season.

You want to compare the rest of their careers?

[ZenMaster]

19.2 PPG, 9 APG, 3 RPG and almost 2 SPG for his career. Not to mention, he's a 2x champ. I still don't think CP3 is better than Zeke. He's close. All he needs is that ring.

There's a difference of being a greater basketball player than a better one .

Paul winning a championship would make him greater, but you can't say his technical level of play is increased because of a championship.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Oh of course. A 20 year old rookie finishing behind a 22 year old teammate was horrible. BTW, Tripucka can thank Thomas for that season.

You want to compare the rest of their careers?

Isiah has a better career so far since he played more seasons but he never came close to CP3s prime.

[ZMonkey11]

CP3 is better at flopping, I'll give him that.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

He's literally not on either end of the court.

CP3s literally better at everything passing, playmaking, shooting, scoring, defense, rebounding, pickandroll, halfcourt offense u name it CP3 does it better

[sportjames23]

"It's great watching him play," Thomas told LACTV. "It's awesome to see him achieve this level. It's always an honor to be compared to him because he's such a great player, such a great leader on the floor and what he's done for this franchise and what he's done for Los Angeles, it speaks volumes. I'm just honored because he's such a special player and such a special person. I hope I was half as good as he is because it's quite an honor to be compared to him."

LOL @ ppl think Zeke was better than CP3

I'd take Zeke over CP3 in a heartbeat. And I like CP3, and as a Bulls fan, hated the shit outta Zeke back in the day.

Ok, let's put it like this: does anyone think CP3 could lead the Bad Boy Pistons to wins over the 80s Celtics and Lakers?

[Akrazotile]

Both are racist midgets. So I can understand their bond.

[inclinerator]

is this real life?
ive always thought isiah thomas was a bitter old guy that thinks his playing days were much better

[ZMonkey11]

I'd take Zeke over CP3 in a heartbeat. And I like CP3, and as a Bulls fan, hated the shit outta Zeke back in the day.

Ok, let's put it like this: does anyone think CP3 could lead the Bad Boy Pistons to wins over the 80s Celtics and Lakers?

Nope.