His teammate Victor Wembanyama and Wednesday night's opponent Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies are on the opposite end of the spectrum as towering 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-4 centers who represent a new-school NBA dominated by length and size.
Following a loss to the Bulls that continued a troubling trend for the Spurs, Chris Paul didn't mince the words he's sharing with teammates.
Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better.
Chris Paul’s basketball IQ is unmatched. Earlier this week, he proved that once again. The San Antonio Spurs point guard was pressuring Zach Edey during a loose-ball moment late in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gifted their game-worn jerseys to J.J. Redick's sons following a game vs. the Lakers.
Victor Wembanyama finished the win with 23 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 10/17 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Miami Heat 128-107. San Antonio was outscored 46-27 in the third en route to the loss versus Miami. Victor Wembanyama finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 10, and Chris Paul had 10 and nine assists.
Paul frantically got Wembanyama's attention, pulling the center's arm into the fray so Paul was not severely overmatched on the resulting jump. It was a small thing but a pretty clever move and one that isn't often observed.
Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle each scored 23 as San Antonio overcame an 11-point deficit for a 126-102 victory.
"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (19-21) will visit the Miami Heat (20-20). San Antonio is on a two-game losing skid. Victor Wembanyama finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 13, and Chris Paul had six and six assists.