Some people believe Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers is one of the greatest point guards of all time and someone with a basketball IQ unlike any other.
DeMarcus Cousins is not one of those people.
The former NBA star dug into Paul and said he doesn’t understand why people hold him in such high regard.
“Every time I hear a top 5 all-time point guards list, Chris Paul is in it and I’m not sure why,” Cousins said.
DeMarcus Cousins:
“Every time I hear a top 5 all-time point guards list, Chris Paul is in it and I’m not sure why.” 👀
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Cousins and Paul battled it out on the court many times.
They are two players who aren’t afraid of sharing their opinions, especially if they are heated, and they surely butted heads when they competed.
Therefore, Cousins might hold a grudge against Paul because of something that happened during games.
But he obviously has a strong opinion about Paul and what people say about him.
However, he might be in the minority because more and more people are citing Paul as one of the best point guards to ever play in the league.
He has a career average of 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists on 47.0 percent from the floor and 37.0 percent from the three-point line.
He may not have a championship ring nor the flashiest numbers, but every team Paul has been a part of has been helped by his leadership and brilliant basketball mind.
Numerous players have said that Paul brings so much to every team, and his guidance cannot be overstated.
Paul is about to start his 21st season, which is a huge accomplishment.
No matter what Cousins or other people think, he has had a career to be proud of and holds a special place in the history of multiple teams.
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