As Chris Paul closes in on passing him for second on the all-time NBA assists list, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has plenty of praise for the Warriors point guard. Speaking at a pregame press conference before the Warriors’ 109-99 loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, Kidd was asked what he thought of Paul potentially passing him on the all-time list, with the NBA Hall of Famer praising Paul’s playing ability and influence on younger players.