The good folks at Right Guard have asked us to help spread the word about their CP+3 Sweepstakes. In return, they're offering up an autographed Chris Paul authentic jersey to Hornets247 readers.
What do you have to be in with a chance to win? Simple: write a haiku about Chris Paul in the comments below and become a fan of Right Guard on Facebook. We'll pick our favorite haiku after the contest closes at noon on Sunday, and that person will win the jersey.
An example of just such a haiku:
Chris Paul bounce feed post
Okafor shake, turn, bank, score
Tyson can't do that
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UPDATE 9/2/2009: Congratulations to gf3, who was selected as the winner for delivering this fine haiku:
Calculates magic
Picks, chooses, and takes bruises
3's got your number
40 fluffy comments post your own
RockReportCard
08/25/09 07:37 PM
Take demon deacon
Slather in Tony's, serve hot
Serves every point guard
#1
ticktock6
08/25/09 07:55 PM
OK, I am ALSO running this same contest on Hornets Hype. But you have to do something different to win. I fear it's ethically sketchy to enter my own contest, so as soon as I come up with a good haiku, I'm gonna come enter yours. Hehe...
hornetshype.com #2
theguymsu
08/25/09 08:40 PM
Ball is in his court
A Hornet Sting, Relentless
Passion in his soul
#3
tienychesney
08/25/09 10:55 PM
Wright time to explode
No Phoenix now, no worries
Giraffe calf rising!
#4
urgmasdaughter
08/26/09 01:27 AM
Paul's oop is nasty
The big man will put it down
Oka-for the win!!!
#5
The_big_H
08/26/09 01:29 AM
@tienychesney - Thats the winner right there! This one is over
#6
Apple
08/26/09 02:15 AM
Get the ball...it's gone
Through the legs, behind the back
Magic by Chris Paul
appleita.blogspot.com/ #7
Niall Doherty
08/26/09 06:04 AM
Everyone's welcome to submit more than one haiku. Ideally, you should mention Chris Paul in there somewhere, but if you deliver one as good as tienychesney did, we'll make an exception ;-)
www.ndoherty.com #8
jdpourciau
08/26/09 06:47 AM
Please hide your daughters.
Conquers China. In Japanese
Chris Paul means bedroom eyes.
#9
jdpourciau
08/26/09 06:51 AM
oops, not technically a haiku, let's try something almost as creepy...
Please hide your daughters
Conquers China, Japan next
Chris Paul, bedroom eyes.
#10
jdpourciau
08/26/09 06:56 AM
Chris Paul sick with it
Passes through legs behind back
I giggle like girl
#11
urgmasdaughter
08/26/09 01:25 PM
Well are you down with
C-P-3, Yah you know me
He is your homie
#12
mmwas
08/26/09 04:46 PM
Chris Paul does it all
Points, rebounds, dimes and much more
Best guard in basketball
#13
MaxALM
08/26/09 05:46 PM
The speed Demon bolts
Must focus or he'll vanish
CP, please reappear!
#14
Snave
08/26/09 05:57 PM
"WOOOOO!" Arena Sounds
Paul's shot found bottom of net
Pacers left sad face
www.tehStyleGuide.com/forums #15
PongPong
08/26/09 07:32 PM
Turn the corner, pause…
Back that ass up, stop and lob
Bruce Bowen, Nut-chop!
#16
saltandcarbon
08/27/09 02:00 AM
The starting S.G.
For Orlando was C. Lee
Hornets be just fine
#17
Brian
08/27/09 02:13 AM
Through legs of Terry
Dishes the rock to Rasual
Easy for Chris Paul
#18
Apple
08/27/09 03:32 AM
Chris Paul is the best
His game has all the right moves
He is the Right Guard
appleita.blogspot.com/ #19
tienychesney
08/27/09 03:39 AM
Okay, take two :) This time from CP3's mind as he rolls into the lane...
bounce, pick, aww no Ty
no lob but hi, just as sweet
West from seventeen
#20
jdpourciau
08/27/09 09:50 AM
Some of mine suck, but whatever I really want a CP jersey.
Heart big as Iran
Plays point like a one man band
The little big man.
#21
jdpourciau
08/27/09 09:55 AM
Hey hey pockaway
Chris Paul makes New Orleans cheer
Like Mardi Gras day.
#22
420ftJesus
08/27/09 11:50 AM
Smiling assassin
Quietly, fans, friends, foes watch
New Orleans rising
#23
Thudso3
08/27/09 03:35 PM
A Mighty Trinity
Collision of Talent
Wrightful Contenders!
#24
Thudso3
08/28/09 09:19 AM
Floats like a Butterfly
Stings like a Bee
The Ali of Bball-CP3!
#25
Jared_W_H
08/28/09 02:11 PM
Doe-eyed assassin,
New Orleans on his shoulders
This levy can't break.
#26
Thudso3
08/28/09 06:21 PM
Buzzing with Charisma
Stinging Talent
King of the Hive
#27
gf3
08/28/09 06:37 PM
dishin' magician
too many skills, too much will
tha mans buzz-buzzin'
#28
umd88
08/28/09 06:51 PM
Chris Paul's hunger grows
2008 was no fluke
Prove the doubters wrong
#29
gf3
08/28/09 08:36 PM
Can we get love for
Positively the baddest
3 to be a bee
note the "CP3"
#30
Mario Zygiel
08/28/09 09:11 PM
Baby-faces assassin
He dishes like Magic johnson
It's CP3, The new showtime
#31
gf3
08/28/09 10:30 PM
Calculates magic
Picks, chooses, and takes bruises
3's got your number
#32
The_big_H
08/29/09 02:07 AM
Went skiing, and heres what i came up with in the car...
Superman lurking
No matter for CP3
SLAM! BLAM! Add two more
The dimes keep coming
Served on a silver plater
West is an All-Star
A diet of dimes
Can send jump shooting big men
To the All-star game
An All-star is made
Courtesy of Chris Paul's dimes
Check mail for thank you
Hilton the All-Star
Beastin' fools around the basket
Startled, I awake
Turnover Hilton
Chris Paul stands, hands on hips; Glares
Bower mans the phones
Bower mans the phones
Silence on the other end
Damn, Hilton remains
The streak is over!
Failed at game twenty-two
The Maverick is dead
Poncho's provided
Staples center is blacked out
Peja has dropped ten
Oh, and nothing will make me join Facebook/Twitter/Myspace, so i'm out of the comp
#33
hifiveforthat
08/30/09 09:47 AM
With 2 on the clock,
Finds CP, with 2, with 1
For the win.... BOTTOM!!!
#34
hifiveforthat
08/30/09 10:00 AM
Hornets vs celts,
Eddie House crossed up and 1,
He just got chris pauled
#35
Christoffer Frined
08/30/09 10:32 AM
an uproar of cheers
he will cause when he appears
he's the one, Chris Paul
He charges the defense
splits another defender
dives to the goal, easy
he calmly strides in
flooded by a wave of cheers
he's ready, beware
drains down the basket
an eruption of applause
he's done it again
the game on the line
Beware the wrath of Chris Paul
he sinks it every time
fire burns in his soul
his passion engulfs the stadium
our hornet, Chris Paul
Watch out, here he comes
flying down the court, spin move
takes it to the hoop
represents our city
carries our faith on his back
never dissapoints
#36
Niall Doherty
08/30/09 11:58 AM
Thanks for all the entries, folks. Some great haikus on there. The contest is now closed. We'll announce the winner soon.
www.ndoherty.com #37
Reeve
08/31/09 01:59 PM
Wearing number 3
Chris Paul flows like Jesus Christ
So say your prayers
#38
Niall Doherty
09/02/09 02:11 PM
Congratulations to gf3, who was selected as the winner for delivering this fine haiku:
Calculates magic
Picks, chooses, and takes bruises
3's got your number
www.ndoherty.com #39
The_big_H
09/03/09 06:13 PM
I'm outraged tienychesney didn't win for either
bounce, pick, aww no Ty
no lob but hi, just as sweet
West from seventeen
Or
Wright time to explode
No Phoenix now, no worries
Giraffe calf rising!
#40