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G.O.A.T. said 03/07, 08:04 AM
I shall be choosing the duo of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. It's interesting to note that when I compared these three tandems, all their averages together were extremely close. Nonetheless, I'll mention them.

Carlos Boozer- 21.5 pts, 10.8 reb, 3 ast, 1.3 blk
Deron Williams- 19.1 pts, 3 reb, 10.1 ast, 1.13 stl

Obviously, Deron Williams doesn't have the assists average of Nash or the scoring of Paul, but he is a better all-around player. His size will allow him to shoot over the other two shorter guys and also get rebounds over them. He is much better defensively than Nash and I doubt the 2-time MVP could stay with D-Will. David West cannot bang down low with Boozer and although Amare definitely can, he'll have to go help on defense as Williams will be blowing right by Nash on the perimeter.

The reason I say this about D-Will being able to shoot over them is simply. He is 6-3 and 205 pounds while Nash is 6-3 and 178 pounds. Chris Paul is only 6 foot and 175 pounds.

Now I bring you to David West's weight: 240 lbs. Boozer's? 266 lbs. You tell me who would have the advantage in the post.

The Hornets duo couldn't go inside and the Suns can't guard on the perimeter.

G.O.A.T. said 03/08, 08:33 AM
I'd like to see West and Paul get rebounds consistantly off D-Will and Boozer. Personally, I don't think it would happen. Yes, David West averages 9 rebounds a game but, as I mentioned before, Boozer has a 26-pound weight advantage on West. Add to that Williams's 3-inch and 30-pound advantages and you'll have trouble.

Okay, now these two tandems have met three times this year. Mine has won twice and yours has won once. In the two losses, David West averaged only 15 points, and 9 rebounds. Chris Paul averaged 11 points and 6 assists. Did I mention those two losses were by 22 points and 28 points?

The next advantage I have over you would be my shooting. Deron Williams is a better shooter than Chris Paul. That is evidenced by D-Will's better percentages from the field and from deep.

Now, a lot of coaches will want players to get to the line early and often in a game. I'd say Deron Williams does a good job of that as he gets fouled 13.7% of the time. He is very good at drawing fouls. Boozer is up there as well as he gets fouled 13.1% of the time.

Paul only gets there 7.8% of the time and West gets there only 11.1% of the time. My guys are getting to the line and converting.

G.O.A.T. said 03/09, 05:16 PM
My main point is that your guys are undersized compared to mine.

"So, if he decides to drive to the basket..." - If, if, if. He's not though. In fact, he is 12-16 from the line in those three games, which is below his average.

West may be a better shooter than Boozer, but is he a good one? Not at all. He shoots only 26% from long-range and Boozer is much more efficient from the field (54% to 47%).

Next, I would like to mention that in 2.5 minutes LESS per game, Boozer averages MORE points, rebounds, and assists.

Deron Williams is definitely a better shooter than Chris Paul. However, unlike West, he is actually a good shooter at 40% from deep.

In their three meetings:
D-Will from the field: 25-36
CP3 from the field: 13-38

D-Will from three: 5-7
CP3 from three: 1-6

I think these numbers say a lot. Paul's shot selection always has been somewhat shaky and this proves it. Against a bigger defender like Williams, Paul's FG% goes way down. 13-38 and 1-6 are absolutely horrendous.

I'll take the better shooter. I'll take the guy who will shoot good high-percentage shots late in games. I'll take the guy who is practically unstoppable in the low-post.