Chris Paul calls out NBA referee who claimed he is ‘biggest a**hole’ in entire roster

Chris Paul has had several high-profile feuds with referees throughout his career.

Chris Paul calls out NBA referee who claimed he is ‘biggest a**hole’ in entire roster

Chris Paul

Chris Paul recently addressed a report that NBA referees don’t like him as a player. In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Paul joked that the former referee who made the comments was probably friends with Scott Foster, a referee with whom Paul has had a well-publicized feud.

Paul suggested that the former referee, Bill Spooner, was likely motivated by jealousy, possibly because Chris Paul didn’t feature him in a recent State Farm commercial. Paul implied that Spooner’s comments were not isolated and that many referees shared his negative views.

I’m going to tell you. It’s probably a lot more that feel like that… That ref, I had to look him up when he said (that). What was his name? He was in the league for a long time and you can probably guess who one of his homeboys is. But it was funny, he was probably made that I ain’t put him in the last State Farm commercial…
Chris Paul said on The Pat McAfee Show

Spooner had previously slammed Paul in an article, calling him one of the “biggest a**holes” he dealt with in his 32-year career. Spooner claimed that Paul’s friendly media persona is a facade and that he is very different behind the scenes.

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Paul’s comments on The Pat McAfee Show were lighthearted and humorous, but they also suggest that there may be some truth to the report about referees not liking him. Despite his friendly public image, Paul has had several high-profile feuds with referees throughout his career.

Lakers emerging as top destination for Chris Paul

Chris Paul, a veteran point guard, has a non-guaranteed $30 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, which is likely to be traded or waived this summer to avoid luxury tax implications. As a result, Paul may explore offers from other teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz.

Paul shouldn’t be considered a starter anymore, but he’d still be an effective backup point guard who can play 20-to-25 minutes a night off a contender’s bench after averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, and shooting 37.1 percent from three last season. Going back to Los Angeles is the obvious choice. With no cap space to offer, Paul will sign a one-year, veteran minimum deal with the Lakers.
Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz wrote

Swartz suggests that Paul would be a valuable addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as a backup point guard, providing playmaking, scoring, and defensive skills to the second unit. The new head coach would define Paul’s role, and he could earn significant playing time.

The move to the Lakers would be a sensible one for both Paul and the team. Paul would remain on a contending roster, and the Lakers would gain a seasoned player who can contribute to their success.

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