Chris Paul recorded 20 points and 19 assists in the Suns’ win over the Spurs, making him the 5th player in history to record 100 15-assists games.
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Chris Paul is widely considered as one of the greatest passing guards in league history. Ever since the 6-footer Paul set foot on the NBA hardwood as a young 20-year-old, he instantly established himself as a premier playmaker, setting up and finding his teammates.
Dishing out over 9 assists per game during the span of his career, CP3 is one of the rare players who manages to make his teammates around him better. Even in his 17th season, the “Point God” doesn’t seem to slow down. In fact, some would say the pass-first PG is aging like fine wine.
The 11-time All-Star displayed his incredible basketball IQ during the Suns-Spurs matchup. Chris was absolutely clinical in the 115-110 win, dropping 20 points and dishing out 19 assists, grabbing 8 rebounds, finishing the game with only 2 turnovers and an efficient +/- of +14.
Recording his 100th 15-assist game, Paul is now only the 5th player to do so, joining the likes of John Stockton (293!), Magic Johnson (180), Steve Nash (110), and Oscar Robertson (106).
Chris Paul has become the 5th player in NBA history with at least 15 assists in 100 games.
He joins Oscar Robertson (106), Steve Nash (110), Magic Johnson (189) and John Stockton (293).
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) January 31, 2022
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NBA Twitter reacts as Chris Paul record 100 15-assist games
As soon as the stats went viral, NBA Twitter couldn’t stop lauding CP3.
Ladies and Gentlemen the best point guard in the @NBA 20 -8 – 19 assists. 2 turnovers and stellar defense every night. His name is @CP3 Please find me someone better all-around ! #MVP
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) January 31, 2022
No one has changed my mind on their historical standing within the sport this late in their career more than Chris Paul. https://t.co/VGicITldDW
— Justin Termine (@TermineRadio) January 31, 2022
In all seriousness, if you told me Chris Paul was going to have his three most successful seasons in the league following the Clippers tenure, I would’ve thought you were nuts.
— Josh Eberley (@JoshEberley) January 31, 2022
Chris Paul’s stats at his age are unreal. Doesn’t get talked about enough.
POINT GAWD! @CP3 pic.twitter.com/28JmBuxI48
— Brandon Awadis (@brawadis) January 31, 2022
Top 3 PG all time i fear
— Nks (@KnicksKaiSZN) January 31, 2022
If he’s not an All-Star reserve, there needs to be an investigation.
— ’ ️ (@_Talkin_NBA) January 31, 2022
Averaging an impressive 14.8/4.6/10.3, Paul was ranked #4 in the latest MVP ladder. Behind his leadership, the Suns have now won 10 games in a row, and are the only team in the entire association with 40 wins.
