Chris Paul did not help his reputation as a “non-clutch” player this Sunday with a starving production in Game 7 against the Mavericks. Following this surprising elimination, the Point God immediately decided on its future. At 37, he didn’t hesitate for a second.
Chris Paul is what is called an “uncrowned king”. In terms of talent and natural qualities, he is undoubtedly one of the best playmakers in history, it is no coincidence that he is nicknamed the “Point God”. Unfortunately for him, he never managed to shine in the big moments, and especially in the playoffs, which leaves an indelible mark on his legend. This Sunday, he was shattered by a new humiliation against the Mavericks.
Am I the only person on the planet that feels bad for Chris Paul? ????????
pic.twitter.com/XxIc1B0IcT— Joy De’Angela (@joyde’Angela) May 16, 2022
Chris Paul back with the Suns next season!
On the verge of tears after losing his fourth consecutive Game 7, Chris Paul could have made a radical decision on his future, he who is already 37 years old. Necessarily questioned on this subject at a press conference, CP3 was particularly reassuring, he still has a little fuel in the tank. But that’s not the only interesting post-match news.
Everyone was saying that last year was my best chance to win the title. This season people are saying the same, and they were probably saying it already in 2008 with the Hornets. Every time I lose people think it was my best chance… But we will be back at this level of competition next season. I’m not going to retire tomorrow, thank god.
With this statement, Chris Paul gives two big pieces of information about his future. The first is obviously that he does not intend to retire after this new bitter failure in the playoffs, and he will be back for an 18th season in the league. At 37, the Point God still feels capable of contributing at a high level, and he intends to honor his contract.
The second and most interesting news is that he intends to return to Phoenix for a third year alongside Devin Booker. But will the workforce still be talented enough to claim the title? Nothing is less certain, since the summer could be very eventful in the desert, and in particular about the Deandre Ayton case. The young pivot is a free agent, and the controversy concerning him on Game 7 can be worrying.
Chris Paul does not intend to stop immediately, he feels capable of going for a title with the Suns in the years to come. Hopefully his body will still be able to handle the frenetic pace of an NBA season…
