How Good Was PRIME Chris Paul Actually?

Chris Paul aka CP3 is an NBA player so good at the point guard position, his peers have taken to calling him... the "Point God"
And yet, even with talents described as divine, somehow Chris Paul has wound up with one of the most controversial legacies of any modern day superstar.
5th all-time in steals...3rd all-time in assists...And yet, still we wonder...
How Good Was PRIME Chris Paul Actually?
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Chris Paul's 61 Point Game
02:11 - Wake Forest Legend
02:27 - New Orleans Hornets
03:45 - The Vetoed Trade (1st ever)
04:15 - Lob City Clippers
05:30 - Houston Years
06:40 - OKC Rebuild
07:35 - Phoenix Suns (tragic)
08:24 - PRIME CP3
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[@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg]

It’s so many errors in this video. #1 Paul was in college for 2 seasons not 1. #2 The 35 points he had against Dallas in his first playoff game wasn’t his career high. #3 James Harden was not the reigning league MVP when Paul joined Houston. #4 Paul led OKC to a 5th seed not 8th

[@scotto9857]

Aren’t you precious 😮

[@yarrell2467]

Yea nah deadass these KZbinrs be wildn 😂😂

[@emilioreyes4159]

They also mention he missed the last 2 games of the WCF in 2018 when he really missed the last quarter of game 6 and the entirety of game 7 CP3 also wasn't traded to the OKC in the summer of 2018 but 2019

[@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg]

@@emilioreyes4159 that’s actually correct. Paul got injured at the end of game 5 when they took a 3-2 lead against GSW. He missed games 6 and 7.

[@emilioreyes4159]

@@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg you're right, I just had a Mandela effect

[@ethandanielcorbett1622]

It’s a crime that the trade to the Lakers was vetoed. Especially now a days where you see players going anywhere they want

[@OK-yy6qz]

It wasn't exactly vetoed. At the time the NBA was the owner of the Hornets so they went with the clippers offer because it was a better one. It was also a good move because it helped resurrect a franchise that had been irrelevant for decades

[@CelabWilliams-gb6rm]

@@OK-yy6qzand then the nba owned hornets get Anthony Davis while Charlotte continue to struggle.

[@OK-yy6qz]

@@CelabWilliams-gb6rm oh please Charlotte had the 2nd pick on a draft that Had Beal at #3 and Lillard at #6. It's their fault that they went with MKG. It's possible that the NBA rigged the draft to take AD and increase the value of the Hornets so they can sell them but the number 2 pick in that draft wasn't bad. Charlotte has nobody but themselves to blame

[@CelabWilliams-gb6rm]

@@OK-yy6qz lmao Bradley Beal was going to change the franchise? He did so much on the wizards. And your conviently forgetting them drafting Kemba walker out of ucon the year prior. Lillard would have left Charlotte like he left portland. With nothing to show for it. I didn’t mean to imply that we struggled because we didn’t get the pick I meant to emphasise we would be struggling way less had we got ad. Man said Bradley Beal like he changes franchises 💀💀💀

[@OK-yy6qz]

@@CelabWilliams-gb6rm Bradley Beal is a lot better than MGK. Alongside the aforementioned Kemba the Bobcats/Hornets would be a lot better than what they ended up being. As for Dame he brought a lot more success to Portland than AD brought to New Orleans tbh. Yes Charlotte did have Kemba but when you've had the worst Record in NBA history you draft for Talent not position since you'll probably just scramble the whole roster anyways

[@robbie726]

To put it simply. Wherever he goes the Team gets way better. And when he leaves they get worse.

[@sulten7290]

This is the case for every over average Player. 😅

[@Ascended23]

It's not true for every above average player. CP3 raises the level of his teams because he's all about the bigger picture of making his team win more than padding his own stats.

[@lunacy5510]

@@sulten7290 Not true at all. There are plenty of above average looking players in bad-mediocre teams that are constantly being exposed and proven to be just stat-padders whenever they join an actual good team. There were also more than enough examples of stars/superstars joining good teams and not only not improving them at all but even making them worse. What CP3 has done with those LAC, OKC and PHX (his first year there) is historical and I doubt it even have been replicated. Eye test and every statistic that there is prove that CP3 ACTUALLY MADE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS TEAMS BETTER. The only arguable one/possible exception was Rockets since they were already really good before he joined and there were no significant improvements in their playoffs run or players' performances (CP3 has a tendency of making average players, especially big men, to look like borderline stars but honestly he works well with everyone not just guards and that was super apparent in that OKC team mostly driven by guards.).

[@poloregal]

@@sulten7290To say overage for CP3 is insane. Top 5 PG ever

[@robbie726]

@@sulten7290 False.

[@LILTTE321]

Ppl forget or are too young to remember how great young CP was… he’s my fave player for a reason… makes everyone better and does it easily

[@illWillienumber31]

1 correction: CP's Thunder wasn’t the 8th seed. They were the 5th seed (tied for 4th).

[@captenpaul11]

CP3 is a true pure PG, not some random pg who can only score much point

[@Lob32City]

No one else in the league could’ve carried that OKC to the playoffs. Literally controlled every game from the tip.

[@oldhead34]

Only CP and Bron

[@Frozenfrog18]

He was damn entertaining to watch. Every team he goes to becomes better. Despite many superstars with championship people can help but include his name with the greatest.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I enjoyed him n OKC

[@nickmeister3413]

It’s amazing being someone who graduated from his highschool and seeing the gym and what it used to look like. He came last year and it was remodeled and named after him

[@mondrian5620]

I’m still bitter we couldn’t see Kobe and CP3 play together.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Possibly could of extended Kobe career

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Fuck not having rings, he’s easily top 5 PG all time

[@mekk96]

07-09 wasn't his prime, that was his peak. His prime lasted from 07-17/18 and had a resurgence that okc year and his first suns year

[@darkestnights9808]

His second year in the suns was very good also.

[@Tayte25]

@@darkestnights9808yea he was all star & an MVP candidate that year

[@lorjayjay_]

FIND GOD.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

It wasn’t really a resurgence in OkC. He was just hurt all of the 2019 seasons and his issues with harden had people writing him off as washed.

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

Look as a Suns fan for almost 30 years this dude is incredible. Did so much for our squad that wound up being credited to Monty. He played at an elite level until he turned 37 and still came back for a pretty solid season afterwards. So glad I got to see him and Steve Nash play for Phoenix.

[@clean5165]

you and nonstop doing this is making me happy

[@HenryHoops]

Thanks! I usually don't make this style content but I'll continue if you guys enjoy it. I love CP3 high school 61 point performance story and stuff like that

[@justinxd5423]

one of my fav point guards out there, I respect and appreciate chris paul while still in the league.

[@bosco2814]

I hope you can add a one more thing in the video after 23/24 season end!

[@thelinedrive]

Prime Chris Paul, the New Orleans Hornet was the best player at the point I’ve ever seen at the point and it’s criminal that him and Greg Popovich never linked up at the height of their powers.

[@thelinedrive]

I’ll also say, Paul was never on a team that suited him more than that New Orleans Hornets teams.

[@kenshinXX]

It is just a proof that CP0 is really bad.

[@lucky889s9]

Pop already got Tony Parker. Not gonna happen

[@thelinedrive]

@@lucky889s9 one constant throughout Parker’s run was the fact the Spurs were always looking to upgrade on him.

[@lucky889s9]

​@@thelinedriveno they didn't. Rumours don't count. Parker got 4 rings and 1 FMVP. Just because they went through a ring draught between 2007 and 2014, doesn't mean spurs were shopping him around.

[@FupaDoncic]

That Dallas series is etched in my memories. Reason we got Peja and Tyson for the chip.

[@hoodiejalen366]

He was pretty freakin good

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Chris Paul is one of the best point guards of all time, but he breaks down too often in key situations. During his time with the Clippers, although he was considered a championship candidate every year, he and Blake Griffin were often injured during the playoffs and were forced to leave the team, resulting in the Clippers not being able to win the championship.

[@kenshinXX]

He always misses when it matters the most.

[@Mutedx0331]

I’m not sure how you control the injuries he’s had everyone says this as if you can predict injuries.

[@sumoathelstan]

Can’t really blame someone for getting injured yenno😂 it’s like saying it’s derrick roses fault that he never reached his full potential because he had so many injuries

[@genmargabrielmontenegro3810]

prime chris paul was an athletic machine before becoming a steady point guard, I still never forget how he posterized prime dwight howard

[@thunderstar254]

Bruh how much effort did you actually put into this

[@kudamutee2203]

Easily a top 5 pg OAT🗣️🗣️

[@napoleon7149]

Easy top 3

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

​@@napoleon7149unfortunatelly Stockton, Cp3 and Nash all need a Ring to be in contention for top 3.

[@jimmywarren01]

I’m a New Orleans fan since when they had Baron Davis… watching CP3 in their playoffs vs the Spurs, Suns way back in 07/08 was some of the most exciting basketball I’ve ever seen. CP3’s squad was always the underdog but always achieved. I watched all the Thunder Suns Warriors games to date because he’s on the team. Top 5 PG OAT! He’ll break some records this season too…moving up the all time lists in so many categories.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@jimmywarren01 he needs a ring. With at least a ring he can compete for top 3 instead. Isaiah Thomas (Pistons), Curry and Magic are above him if he does not win one.

[@Eagles4l_]

He is not top 5

[@johndode4345]

Prime CP3 was in the top 5 in the MVP race for like half a decade off the strength of assists.

[@nickpagano7134]

And defense

[@HenryHoops]

Where do you guys rank CP3 all-time as a PG? Also I had some errors in the video.. #1 Paul was in college for 2 seasons not 1. #2 The 35 points he had against Dallas in his first playoff game wasn’t his career high - it was his PLAYOFF High. #3 James Harden Became the MVP when Paul joined Houston. #4 Paul led OKC to an 5th seed not 8th

[@jrexx2841]

top 5 lock

[@theskttks]

Top 10. Can't put him over Magic, Curry, Zeke, Big O or J Kidd. After that it is a toss up between Stockton, Nash and CP3.

[@Selec7Few]

4th but out of guys I’ve witnessed play 2nd

[@mekk96]

Magic Curry Cp3 IT Jkidd

[@yungluhblud]

@@theskttks j kidd??? guys were talking about chris fucking paul. This dudes been one of the best players in the league for 12+ years. He might be top 3 smartest players of all time. Put some respect on his name.

[@nj_34]

CP3 and Westbrook are two of the most criticized PG's but in their primes are arguably 2 of the best PG's to build a team around in my opinion

[@dispater101]

Reeeaaalllyyy Good

[@ezrealmatthewcaballero5318]

Cp3's overall in 07-08 was 99 💪

[@Selec7Few]

My favorite basketball player of all time

[@blakebrown84]

Chris Paul is a great floor general who can play the point guard position. He is definitely a Hall of Famer, but he is in his 19th season and still playing on the higher level.🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@in4ale]

when it’s all said and done it will be Magic, Steph, and Cp3 as top 3 PGs of all time

[@JSauer21]

CP3 is top 10 at best tbh

[@shoewrapper1692]

Could you imagine? CP3, Kobe, and Prime Dwight Howard?

[@Aka_GodSpeed]

Cp3 and Dwight pick and rolls would feed families

[@claypolite4504]

@@Aka_GodSpeedwould have been so godly, you seen what he did with deandre

[@lilbeale642]

It wouldn’t have worked bro. Sorry

[@YoungFoodie]

​@@lilbeale642why tho?

[@MrSlashblade]

@@YoungFoodiethe initial trade did cause the lakers to give up Odom and Pau leaving a hole in the paint, and combined with Dwight playing injury, both transaction would already deplete what was already a shallow bench, and given how Kobe injury was more on fatigue over the years vs a freak accident this is a team that isn’t sustainable. I also don’t think Bynum breaks out in 2012 if CP3 and Kobe play well and even if he did, people would say it’s a byproduct of playing with CP3. The only reason why the trade got executed was because Bynum played so well in that lockout season, so now you are trying to convince Philly to give up their franchise star in Iggy just to get in return a guy who might just be a lesser Chandler when playing behind both Kobe and Chris

[@crouchingturtle6351]

I don't understand how CP3 can run around that court that much and be that "puffy"

[@mnyegakukumo2940]

My all time PG..

[@splasherrrr]

imagine being so good they dont allow u to play together lmao

[@atlien1988]

Great point guard that surprisingly finds a way to be unavailable or fall short when needed the most. He does a lot of things on the basketball court that I'd want my PG to do except win. Somewhere amongst the top 15 PGs to have played the game, but personally not in my top 5.

[@mondrian5620]

💯. Amazing talent just short of the ultimate prize time and time again.

[@00Dom]

Okc was a 4/5 seed in okc not 8 seed

[@Selec7Few]

I thought they were 5 or 6

[@00Dom]

@@Selec7Few they were in a 3 way tie with rockets and jazz but sat at the 5. They we’re peaking and then faced the Jazz and that was right before the game everything shutdown .

[@SixthSensNumbTheDrifter]

CP3 🐐

[@eliteshootersathleticsesa6239]

Top 5 pg of alltime

[@ellarom7900]

Ja Morant-Point Guard/God❌ Ja Morant-Point GUN✅

[@AvidUTuber]

🤡

[@dominiquejones3805]

NBA hated on Kobe & CP3 big time when they vetoed that trade

[@thenewman142]

CP3 dunks on prime Dwight Howard

[@ArgieSy-ls3rt]

Point God no question 🫡

[@Spmo89]

He really got robbed with this veto thats insane... also his misses in game 7 maybe should be remembered as what if...

[@seangray2421]

Why is this channel a the score reboot

[@JuliusCeaser_]

He was so good that Stern vetoed Chris to team up with Kobe

[@silvypetrisor6979]

He’s no John Stockton

[@koizanamiwinchester]

lol i always find it amusing how the nba didn't let cp3 in lakers because it's op and let super teams to form easily hahaha. he could've a ring right now but the nba doesn't want that hahah

[@ASHFIGUEROA-ov7cj]

2018 rockets sheeeeesh

[@ryanmcinerney3429]

Everyone knows CP3 will never win a ring but still be one of the point guard goats

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Proverbs 25:3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

[@4ktkaram395]

He was drafted in 05

[@ShaneAnredFuentebellaBancien]

wherever team cp goes they became better now he's in the warriors. I got Warriors as 2024 champions.

[@aldalejohns3298]

Hey bro can do one about Lamar Odom

[@AvidUTuber]

Modern day Scotie Pippen. Needed a Kobe to bring out his max potential

[@OK-yy6qz]

"Point God" is a crazy nickname for someone that definitely isn't the greatest point guard. Magic or Steph should have that nickname

[@lucky889s9]

Why not. Magic is basically a nickname. Chef Curry is the nickname. CP3 is Point God. Now the chef is cooking with point god, just accept it

[@elijahsanciprian6522]

TOP 3 pg !

[@lloyd0077]

Maybe if he won 4 rings as of now he would be biggest what if

[@mgilkey13]

Isn’t this literally just a Nonstop video

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

07-15 was Chris Prime

[@AH-tq1tj]

John Stockton point God

[@JuliusSpin]

So what youre saying is Kobe couldve had atleast 6 rings because the league's boss thought it was too much? And now look at the current: Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Bucks, Celtics...........

[@BIBLEDEFENDER144]

He got punched 😂😂😂😂

[@anthonylee3729]

Cool video but couple things are incorrect and I believe if your not a true CP3 fan you shouldnt have made this video how can you say his prime was 2 years Chris changed his game from that style to a Methodical Wizard he always showed he can kill both ways so I would say 2007-2015 then he came back later in his career with even more success 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@damienpalmer1789]

he'd have a ring or two if it wasn't for the veto

[@lucky889s9]

Then kobe would not have pau gasol after the botched deal

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Psalms 109:24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.

[@JaguarBaby4E]

Why are there so many errors in this video? You guys hate CP3 the Point God for no reason. Nobody ever did it like him.

[@90ackt]

CP3 can't join Lakers were regretful

[@antonzhylenko2132]

All video is wrong his prime starts now with DUBS 💧💧 LETS GOOOOO 5th RINGGG 💍💍💍

[@Kyle_3008]

Don’t worry he’ll win a ring with the warriors

[@solliskuxxswag]

Unlucky he had to face the warriors dynasty

[@KenKaneki_Ward23]

What wrong with bros hamstring

[@EntertainingRunner-vd3bn]

Chris plays the PG role the best, dare I say better then Magic. I think the highest IQ player ever. And yes, Rondo was just in better more well rounded teams than CP3. CP3 is the most tactical-savy player ever. He takes any opportunity to get the edge over opponents better than anyone. People hate him for the same reason they hate Mayweather. Because they both will do anything possible to win, even if it's not entertaining.

[@heliion9052]

not good enough for a ring where my clown emoji at

[@eradicator1830]

Choke God is better!

[@Cathcart47]

Ok so people are saying he is a 'point god'. 5th all time steals, 3rd all time assists (awesome stats). But I guess these are the same people that are forgetting about Stockton. He is just a better version of cp3 if we're talking about 'pure point guards'

[@Jakeakatheone]

Exactly. So many people disrespect Stockton just to try and prop up Cp3. I have chris paul as maybe 5th but 1 and 2 have to be magic and Stockton respectively

[@theinktician]

​@@JakeakatheoneNo, it's because Stockton proved multiple times that he wasn't a playoff performer. At least with Paul he was just unlucky and injury prone. He didn't play worse - but Stockton, hame winner aside, has crumbled under pressure too much in the playoffs (even in series the jazz won), and that's why fans AND other players don't give him the same respect as players like Kidd. But you had to be there go understand. If we look at stats the man looks outstanding - every bit the PG Magic is. But we all know it's not true

[@OK-yy6qz]

Nope Stockton isn't half the scorer Chris Paul is. Stockton also never lead a team by himself.

[@miketsable]

​@@OK-yy6qz Stockton had better efficiency to Chris Paul, even though he played in a less efficient shooting era.

[@OK-yy6qz]

@@miketsable of course he had better efficiency when he was averaging 14 points half of which were open layups. Dude was just not a good scorer

[@tgo007]

1. Magic 2. Curry 3. CP3 I would have CP3 over Curry if Curry wasn't so ridiculous with his shooting.

[@AvidUTuber]

Who're the remaining two in your top 5?

[@tgo007]

@@AvidUTuber probably Isiah and Stockton. I don't know enough about Jerry West and Oscar Robertson so they're not on my ranking. Nash is probably 6.

[@AvidUTuber]

@@tgo007 1. Magic 2. Isiah 3. CP3 4. Curry 5. If Nash's 6, then Stockton's for sure 5. Curry has lower assist numbers and defense. Plus CP3 can shoot ridiculous too, but he's passfirst like Kidd

[@tgo007]

@@AvidUTuber your list seems like you give a lot of credit to just peak performance. Like Isiah really only had like 6 good seasons. All mid 80's. Curry has had like 12 good seasons. Peak cp3 on the hornets/clippers > curry. I don't think you can just erase houston/suns/okc.

[@BurKeSkunkCloud]

cp0

[@laufsteakmodel]

And now him coming of the bench says soo much about him

[@JayDumaplin]

he was top 5 in his prime no questions asked❤❤❤❤

[@bigbangbasketball]

CP3 & Rondo have to be the most intelligent point guards to ever play

[@nickpagano7134]

Rondo not in the convo with CP, Kidd, Stock or Nash

[@thegamsier4377]

I think CP3 makes every bad team good. But not good team better

[@AvidUTuber]

🤡

[@jamsjars9505]

He turns into an absolute dummy though when it's the playoffs and he has to make good decisions and he just doesn't.

[@DrewbattleTheGreat]

Chris best years where in LA. He was at his peak physically. His numbers weren’t his highest because he had more weapons around him.

[@playdoughrocksyep7234]

You could say his prime year was when he was 36 too, mvp candidate that season

[@delconagher12]

Point God? We'll if he's the Point God that keeps on failing. 😂 SAS is a clown.

[@oi1387]

rondo

[@jkcruz6182]

Point God can't even defeat Satanic Rondo 🤡

[@Unqualifiedtake]

Puny god

[@captainobvious7033]

Lob City is the most entertaining team. If not for the fragile players, could have been championship caliber team.

[@jaleman777]

I don't don't think he that's great he's good but not that good. He's regular season good but put this guy in the playoffs he frizzles out

[@jamespuso1627]

Way to not answer how good he was in his prime actually lol. Honestly, he's a great point guard but I think honesty he's like 8th all time at most and maybe lower

[@hoebertrabeck1621]

gods win stuff.

[@jefferyrosario2144]

Cp3 is great but all he’s missing is a ring

[@minarik01]

not good enough to win a ring

[@ironguide4437]

Not good enough 😂🤣💩☠️🪦

[@odetodunstan]

chris isn’t even top 20. kill this narrative .

[@crypto40]

Chris Paul is gonna be a forgotten player in history and it’s so sad and shameful

[@RayrayTMP]

Not shameful at all, he should've shown up in games that mattered instead of disappearing in the playoffs and elimination games. He's not a winner

[@sudowoodo5826]

@@RayrayTMP injuries aside he was a pretty good playoffs performer

[@JSauer21]

Nah people overrated the crap out of him, he won't be forgotten

[@jamiemascola6614]

Nowhere near my top 10. He's a ghetto superstar. A guy who peaks as the only good player on bad teams. Basically a Rusell Westbrook, with half of the god-given talent.

[@nickpagano7134]

You can speak when you know hoops. Until then you need schooling

[@jcfromnbtx6912]

Not good enough to win a ring

[@serbonkers4130]

Not good enough to win a ring.