Chris Paul Reminds Rockets Who He Is: Unchecked

Chris Paul may be having the most impressive season of his career in leading the surprising Oklahoma City Thunder against Houston Rockets.

Chris Paul is reminding the Houston Rockets who they traded away. And who he is.

You couldn’t live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? pic.twitter.com/XA9fbPrgCy

— Kazeem Famuyide 🇳🇬 🍎 (@Kazeem) September 1, 2020

It is worth remembering what we all thought when CP3 went to Oklahoma City, that he’d force his way somewhere else for a chance to win. Nope. He’s winning there like he has wherever he’s been, and considering everything, what he’s been able to do both on and off the floor this season with the Thunder makes it maybe the most impressive of his sure to be Hall of Fame career.

The impact Chris Paul has had on this Thunder team can’t be overstated.

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) September 1, 2020

And in forcing a game seven, he once again controlled the fourth quarter, while outplaying his counterpart in Russell Westbrook, because he’s simply a better player. 

"Some people built for it, some people shy away from it."

CP3 is always confident in the clutch pic.twitter.com/l5eUC5s7D8

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 1, 2020

Houston has a problem and it is the Point God himself, since as CP3 said, some people are built for those moments. He clearly is and it’s also worth noting via his role as Player’s Association President he helped build and maintain where the NBA is at in this moment as well. 

So far as @CP3, we simply can’t say enough about the guy. Social Justice Issues/Boycotts. The playoffs. Both a leader on the court w/ the playoffs and a President of the @TheNBPA. And this guy goes out, plays like that & forces a Game 7. Unreal! Just absolutely unreal!#PROPS

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 1, 2020

So, now is the time to put some respect on Chris Paul’s name. 

CP3!!!!!!! Put some respect on his name and more!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 1, 2020

The guy is a leader and a competitor. He’s also a closer, leading the league in clutch points this season with a chance to close out the team that thought it was better off without him and might be finding out what they’re missing. 

Chris Paul in the clutch this season (including playoffs):

171 PTS (leads NBA)
52.5 FG%
40.6 3P%

32 WINS (leads NBA)
14 LOSSES pic.twitter.com/UCLdhMSBrP

— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 1, 2020

Everyone outside of the Rockets should be celebrating what Paul has been able to accomplish this season. 

CP3's late triples helped the Thunder stave off elimination 👌 pic.twitter.com/H8fxBG7kVI

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 1, 2020

Because as I’ve said before, CP3 doesn’t need a ring to prove he’s a winner. He’s already won.