With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 5 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes.

5. Chris Paul, PG, Los Angeles Clippers

2012-2013 Stats:

16.9pts, 3.7reb, 9.7ast, 2.4stl

Career Achievements:

• NBA Rookie of the Year (2006)
• 6× NBA All-Star (2008–2013)
• NBA All-Star Game MVP (2013)
• 3× All-NBA First Team (2008, 2012–2013)
• All-NBA Second Team (2009)
• All-NBA Third Team (2011)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009, 2012–2013)
• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008, 2011)
• All-Rookie First Team (2006)
• 2× NBA assists leader (2008–2009)
• 5× NBA steals leader (2008–2009, 2011–2013)
• 2 Olympic Gold Medals (2008, 2012)