Chris Paul might be 36-years-old but the veteran point guard still has a lot of gas left in his tank. Ever since joining the Phoenix Suns, it feels like he has returned to his prime and is showing off his skills at every chance he gets.
Following the phenomenal victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, CP3’s Suns are now on a nine-game win streak. With a record of 10-3, they are only second to the Golden State Warriors, who are currently the leaders of the conference with 11 wins and just 2 losses to their name.
Anyway, the point of focus for this article is none other than CP3 himself. A few days ago Paul made fans fall in love with his amazing defense. He comfortably reminded Kevin Porter Jr. that he is still one of the best defenders in the league.
While in the last game, he showed off his defensive skills, this time around it’s his offense. Paul completely fooled Anthony Edwards with a fake and it looked humiliating for him.
Chris Paul…What a move.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 16, 2021
Despite the move being so good, Chris failed to finish it off. As he would go on and miss the layup. NBA fans on Twitter reacted to both the move and the botched finish by the Suns’ guard. Here are some of the top reactions:
I was wondering why u all over these replies hating then I peeped u a clippers fan.. ts gotta hurt 😭
— reece (@ReeCert1k) November 16, 2021
Why he do his teammate like that ? He was so ready to catch that pass. pic.twitter.com/dvwuySJaGY
— Jone. (@JoneGaTa) November 16, 2021
Great move even tho Edwards did the right thing by taking the 3 point shooter and defending that pass. Cause towns had the drive and created the miss. Soooo. Wow sick move.
— Jim Chitwood (@BigJimChitwood) November 16, 2021
Didn’t finish it doesn’t count
— Anthony Edwards Burner (@burner_edwards1) November 16, 2021
He did this in LA all the time. Especially with BG or DJ trailing
— LeBronIsUndisputedGOAT (@JoeyHurst23) November 16, 2021
The fact that the between the legs pass is such a serious possibility that the defense fell for it speaks volumes
— Cosey (@thatboystatic) November 16, 2021
https://twitter.com/Splitfairways12/status/1460448479105409024https://twitter.com/OfflineMike/status/1460444498710908928
— 𝙹𝚊𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝙻𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚣 (@JaythanLopez) November 16, 2021
He’s been doing this move for so long lol
— DreamChasers…. (@EmanMccrea) November 16, 2021
POINT GAWD
— 𝓛𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓸𝓷 (@sunsplzwin) November 16, 2021
He is one the best player makers/shot creators of all time
— Sports_Takes (@SportsTakes05) November 16, 2021
Stop the shenanigans CP3 LOL #Top75NBA
— Sin6983$ (@Sincere6983) November 16, 2021
Paul failed to get the ball in, but it was still an exciting move. Moreover, it is quite surprising to see a lot of fans insulting him for no reason.
Talking about his performance in the game, the Suns barely managed to win the game behind a strong 4th quarter from CP3. Last year’s runner-ups are currently in blazing form and have the longest win streak in the league.
Considering their strong start to the season, the Suns are proving that last season’s run to the NBA Finals was no fluke, and they deserved it. The way they are playing right now, a Western Conference Finals seat looks all but confirmed for the franchise.
Suns fans will hope that Paul can once again lead the team to the finals and hopefully this time around, they will become NBA champions.
