Chris Paul’s game awareness saw some bouquets coming from fans. The guard was locked in during the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Dallas Mavericks and was alert even when he was on the bench.
In one instance, he noticed that there were only four players from the Mavericks on the court when Kevin Durant was about to take his final free throw. The clip of the guard signaling the move had fans reacting.
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Is Chris Paul the greatest snitcher of all-time? 😂 pic.twitter.com/JRIXXnDuZs
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 5, 2023
Some fans believed it was unfair to roast the player for being focused on the game. “When Kobe did it: “ah man, incredible basketball IQ. Student of the game.” When CP does it: “snitch. Of course, it’s him…he’ll never win a ring,” a fan wrote.
When Kobe did it: “ah man, incredible basketball IQ. Student of the game.”
When CP does it: “snitch. Of course it’s him…he’ll never win a ring.”
— Kyle Yazzie (@tonygoatromo) March 6, 2023
This was seconded by another fan who said: “High IQ!!!! Should have been a tech too”
High iq!!!! Shoulda been a tech too https://t.co/h6OZVLpxxO
— iVividz (@iVividz) March 6, 2023
The support poured in. “No, just understands every single rule of the game to the core,” one of the fans opined.
https://twitter.com/__arch21/status/1632517915806412801
His IQ came under high praise from some segments of fans.
Greatest IQ’s* https://t.co/MIpJqUSIl4
— M (@yooomaze) March 5, 2023
“Y’all love when players are competitive and smart and make winning plays… unless it’s Chris Paul doing it,” a comment read.
Y’all love when players are competitive and smart and make winning plays… unless it’s Chris Paul doing it https://t.co/BLcmK7WDF3
— Rusty Buckets 🇵🇸 (@RustyBUCKETS321) March 5, 2023
One response was fairly straightforward and simple: “Smartest.”
Smartest https://t.co/PdBD3Eebe3
— Terrence Toliver (@TToliver80) March 5, 2023
Paul ended his evening with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Suns pipped the Mavericks 130-126.
Stephen A. Smith Believes Chris Paul Is Under Pressure To Win The NBA Championship This Season
Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of his generation, Chris Paul not having a ring comes as a massive surprise to those who have followed his game over the years.
Now that Kevin Durant is on the Suns’ roster, the team’s chances of winning a title have skyrocketed, and analyst Stephen A. Smith believes the veteran’s acquisition puts the pressure on Paul to win a title that much harder.
“The Point God himself, one of the greatest point guards to ever grace the basketball court. We all know what Chris Paul brings to the table, but here’s the deal. Even though you were in the Finals a year before, you’ve never had a better chance than now,” Smith said on ‘First Take’.
The Suns are looked at as bonafide championship contenders since Durant’s arrival. At the time of writing, they are placed fourth in the West with a 36-29 record. Only time will tell if Paul and Phoenix can go the distance. But rest assured, he will continue to be laser-focused on his objective, just like he was against the Mavericks.
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