Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul: Are They Still the NBA’s Top Players at Their Position?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and New Orleans point guard Chris Paul were the headliners in their first round playoff series, and for years many observers have considered them to be the top players at their respective positions.

Both Bryant and Paul had exceptional regular seasons and each  had their moments in the playoffs, and in Paul's case a few of those moments were legendary, but does either player still merit the title as best player at their position?

Paul probably faces a little stiffer competition since the pool of superior point guards is much deeper, as players such as Derrick Rose, Deron Williams, Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash have all been referred to as the l...

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