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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
Any play involving Chris Paul is a chance for him to showcase his tremendous basketball feel. That was evident Wednesday night.
Victor Wembanyama returned to the French gym where he played as a young boy and teenage pro. This time, he's with the Spurs.
The San Antonio Spurs (19-19) enjoyed a slow Tuesday as they returned to Texas to prepare for their upcoming games against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wednesday turn