Kendrick Perkins BASHES Chris Paul by pointing out his decline and also calls him a ‘senior citizen’

Chris Paul faces criticism and pressure to deliver championship for Phoenix Suns in Kevin Durant's absence.


Kendrick Perkins BASHES Chris Paul by pointing out his decline and also calls him a ‘senior citizen’

Kendrick Perkins (image via Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) and Chris Paul (image via Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul has been a topic of criticism recently, with ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins stating that Paul has declined as one of the league’s top players. Despite his physical decline, Paul has still been effective in previous years.

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However, this season, he hasn’t operated with the same efficiency. Paul is currently averaging 13.6 points, 9.1 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game on just 43% shooting in 51 games. Paul has been an integral part of the Suns’ success this season. The Suns are currently sitting in fourth in the Western Conference standings, just behind the Sacramento Kings.

“Have you seen CP3 lately?” Perkins asked Stephen A. Smith. “I just saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drop a 40-piece on him, and then I saw Austin Reaves go for 25 and 11. He’s borderline a senior citizen. He’s about to enter the next chapter of his life. He’s declining right now. I don’t have that faith in him.”

Paul has faced increased pressure this season since Kevin Durant joined the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have yet to win an NBA championship, and Paul has never won a title in his career, so there is a sense of urgency to perform well and finally deliver on a championship.

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Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching Paul’s performance in the playoffs to see if he can lead the Suns to their first championship. While the pressure may be higher than ever, Paul has proven time and time again that he is a clutch performer, and he may just be able to deliver when it matters most.

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Chris Paul’s leadership crucial for Phoenix Suns’ playoff success

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Chris Paul (image via Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Chris Paul is expected to step up and lead the team to victory in the absence of Kevin Durant. The Suns have a good chance to come out of the Western Conference and reach the NBA Finals with their current roster. The NBA world will be watching to see how Paul responds.

Paul is an important player for the Suns, and his leadership skills will be put to the test in the coming weeks. The team will heavily rely on his experience and skills to win crucial games, especially in Durant’s absence.

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“Even though you [Chris Paul] were in the Finals a year before, you’ve never had a better chance than now,” said Stephen A. Smith. “You have Kevin Durant. Easy money sniper, this brother can score 50 every night and average 30 points in his sleep. One of the greatest offensive players in basketball is now your teammate. His sidekick is Devin Booker and I forgot to mention the 7-footer Deandre Ayton. The bottom line is that the Phoenix Suns have the tools and are arguably the favorites to come out of the West. If Chris Paul is healthy with these weapons available to him, there is no excuse for the Phoenix Suns to not be in the Finals.”

Durant, who recently joined the Suns, will only be available for the final few games of the regular season. Therefore, Paul’s role in the team’s success has become even more critical.

The Suns have shown great promise this season, and with the playoffs looming around the corner, they will need to maintain their momentum. The team has worked hard to build a strong foundation, and now it’s time for them to put it into action.

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