Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle can’t say enough about point guard Chris Paul

Chris Paul

Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers, NBA.com

 

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on Saturday morning was asked to assess Clippers point guard Chris Paul ahead of a 12:30 p.m. game between the teams. He could not have spoken in more flattering terms.

“He’s great in all phases,” Carlisle said. “He’s great on offense, a great defensive player, he’s disruptive, and he’s a great leader. He has all the qualities of a great player and he’s got the skill and all the athletic ability, too. He’s having a great year. He’s doing things very efficiently.”

Paul entered play Saturday averaging 17.8 points and 9.5 assists.