Isiah: "Chris Paul is only an MVP Candidate Because He's White"

What does Isiah think of CP3?

by Jackie Moon (Scribe)

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April 24, 2008

NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul , Isiah Thomas, Satire

Former New York Knicks Head Coach Isiah Thomas recently addressed reporters in the Madison Square Garden parking lot.
 

When asked who he thought was this season's MVP, Thomas replied, "Oh, definitely Kobe Bryant. LeBron is up there, but his team didn't perform as well as the Lakers."

No Chris Paul?

Thomas paused to gather his thoughts. "Look, Chris Paul is a very, very good basketball player,'' he continued, ''But if he was black he'd be just another guy. Chris Paul is only in the running for MVP because he's white. I hear all this ooh-ing and aah-ing about the things he does on the court, but black players do that all the time. If a white guy succeeds in basketball, it's because of his work ethic. If a black guy does it, it's 'God-given' or ‘natural ability.’"

Informed that Chris Paul was not white, Thomas responded, "That's your opinion," and drove away.

 

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comments (4) write a comment »

  1. reply to comment by Raider D
    5 months ago

    That guy's weird.

  2. reply to comment by darrell
    5 months ago

    I'd have to actually hear and see him say that to believe it. I have heard him praise chris paul on numerous occasions.

  3. reply to comment by John
    5 months ago

    If that's true Thomas is an idiot...but really funny read.

  4. reply to comment by TJ
    4 months ago

    I totally agree with john

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