Why Chris Paul And The Suns Are A Perfect Fit
The Lead
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🗓️ 25 May 2021
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
The Phoenix Suns had the second best record in the NBA's Western Conference and a huge reason why was the play of their 36-year-old point guard, Chris Paul. The Suns acquired the surefire Hall of Famer this offseason and he has repaid them handsomely with MVP-caliber play this season. The Athletic's Sam Amick recently spoke with CP3 about why Phoenix was the perfect place for him to call home this season and whether the Suns have what it takes to make a run at a title and fill the only hole remaining on Paul's resume.
Read Sam Amick's story about Chris Paul here: https://theathletic.com/2535983/2021/04/23/chris-paul-lets-us-in-on-how-hes-still-balling-for-the-suns-and-why-you-just-dont-know-him-if-you-are-surprised-by-it/
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| 0:46.0 | On Sunday night, the Phoenix Sun scored a big Game 1 victory over Los Angeles Lakers. |
| 0:57.0 | And helping lead the way as he's done all season was Chris Paul. |
| 1:00.0 | Back on Chris Paul. And Paul for 3. Got it! |
| 1:04.0 | The Suns are arguably the most surprising title contender this year. |
| 1:08.0 | And that's thanks in large part to their 36 year old point guard who was all but written off two seasons ago. |
| 1:13.0 | Chris was going to go down as one of the greatest point guards we've ever seen played a game of basketball. |
| 1:18.0 | But in all reality, by the time it's undefeated, he's not the same player. |
| 1:22.0 | Today, the Athletic Sam Amick on Paul's late career resurgence and the one thing still missing from his Hall of Fame resume. |
| 1:29.0 | From Wundery and the Athletic, I'm Anders Keltow. It's Tuesday, May 25th, and this is The Lead. |
| 1:36.0 | So Sam, I believe the last time we had you on the show, it was during last year's NBA playoffs when you were deep inside the NBA bubble. |
| 1:44.0 | From what you've seen so far from this year's playoffs, does this feel like a whole different ballgame? |
| 1:48.0 | Now the teams are, you know, back to playing at home in front of fans. |
| 1:51.0 | Absolutely, Anders. It's just incredible to see the impact that the fans being back in the building has had. |
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