All-time All-ACC NBA Mock Draft
By Ynal Al-Ouri
Although his collegiate career was shorter than most of the players featured on this list, Chris Paul certainly left a sizable mark on the sport. In his two seasons with the Deamond Deacons, he averaged 15 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game — showcasing an incredible ability as a floor general, and an uncanny ability to wreck havoc on the defensive end. Paul was named a Consensus All-American during his sophomore season, and he most likely would have received more awards if he played on a better team. Despite that, he managed to lead the ACC in steals each season he played, and he also finished in the top three in assists per game as well. He is only listed at about 6-feet tall, but he seems to play so much bigger than that with his ability to consistently break down defenders and get past them with ease. Paul also showed the ability to shoot from the outside, so he is not just one-dimensional on the offensive end.
His size may hinder him from becoming a great force on the defensive end in today’s NBA, but his thick frame and quick hands could help make up for that. It’s surely a sight to see when a point guard is as electric with the ball as Paul is, but he still mostly looks to set his teammates up. His unselfishness would certainly help him excel, and his undeniable leadership ability could help lead teams to success for many years to come.