Chris Paul is one of the most accomplished point guards to ever play in the NBA. His accomplishments go beyond the box score. His leadership has brought success to every franchise he’s been a part of.
Although the lack of an NBA a championship doesn’t diminish his great career, it will solidify it.
Winning a championship is difficult but CP3 has had his opportunities to win one. Injuries have been an issue in some cases but the one thing that stands out is him getting in his own way
His idealistic and perfectionist approach to the game has worked in the regular season everywhere he’s been. Passing up a good shot for the best shot. Getting everyone involved and being the floor general.
In the post season he has to be the superstar that makes the difference for them to succeed. His reluctance to take over in scoring is him getting in his own way. His average FGA is 15 throughout the playoffs. This is a low figure compared to what every other superstar. Here is a list for comparison( finals)
Player
Devin Booker
Giannis A.
Khris Middleton
Chris Paul
FGA per game
21
20
19
15
CP3 wasn’t aggressive enough in terms of scoring. He has to be for his team to have the best chance of getting wins. This post season the Phoenix suns were 4-1 when CP3 scores over 25 points and 8-7 when he scores less than 25.
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