Overview

• Kendrick Perkins released his all-time top-10 point guard list without Chris Paul and slotted Russell Westbrook at seventh.
• He argued that only NBA championships and MVP awards meet his criteria for all-time ranking and noted Paul’s lack of both.
• Perkins’ hierarchy placed Magic Johnson first, followed by Stephen Curry, Oscar Robertson, John Stockton, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Westbrook, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Bob Cousy.
• Chris Paul enters the Hall of Fame debate after 20 seasons averaging 17.0 points and 9.2 assists per game but with just one Finals appearance and no titles.
• Paul agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and is expected to contribute as a veteran leader off the bench in pursuit of his first championship.