Chris Paul, a 12-time All-Star and one of the best point guards in NBA history, has been in the league for 19 seasons. During the summer, the Golden State Warriors acquired him in hopes of boosting their second unit and improving playmaking on their roster.
Being in the NBA for so long means that not everyone will like you, especially if you are a top competitor. Former NBA referee Bill Spooner recently made headlines by calling Paul one of the biggest challenges he faced during his 32-year career in the league. Despite this reputation, Paul has been praised for his professionalism, leadership, and mentorship of the team’s younger players while with the Warriors.
Despite his skills, Paul has never won an NBA championship. This trend continued this season when the Warriors were eliminated in the play-in tournament. Paul has one year remaining on his contract with the Warriors, but it is non-guaranteed. This has led to speculation that he may be leaving Golden State in search of a new opportunity to finally win a championship ring, proving that being a nice guy isn’t always necessary to succeed in the NBA.
