Chris Paul Openly Implies NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Lied About Scott Foster

Chris Paul always finds a way to grab the headlines. Despite his Hall of Fame career, CP3 is never far away from controversy. Into his 19th season as an NBA professional, Paul was again thrust into the limelight because of a feud with a veteran referee. Paul’s personality and tenacity divide opinion, with Paul having had several altercations and feuds with opposing players and referees.

Recently, one such feud with referee Scott Foster came to light, after Foster ejected Paul out in a crucial game against the Suns. Paul accused Scott of having a personal agenda against him. Nevertheless, Adam Silver said in an interview that he had personally spoken to him about keeping things professional.

Silver didn’t speak to CP3

Chris Paul found himself in the middle of a storm when he accused Foster of having a personal agenda against him. The incident took place on 23rd November in a game between the Warriors and Suns. Foster ejected Paul in the 17th minute because of unsportsmanlike conduct. But, in a post-match interview, Paul said, “It’s personal. We had a situation some years ago, and it’s personal. The league knows, everybody knows.” However, Adam Silver issued a stern warning to the two and requested the two veterans to maintain professionalism.

Silver said, “The way you handle that, at least the way we’ve tried to handle that, is talk to both of them and say, ‘The expectation is that you’re going to be professional.” However, Paul recollects a different version of the story. In a press conference, Paul implied that Adam Silver didn’t personally speak to him. He said, “Nah, ain’t nobody called me since all that happened.” The league hasn’t punished Chris Paul for his “personal” accusation of Scott Foster, however, this would serve as a final warning for Paul before several actions are taken.

Chris Paul’s polarizing personality

Over his illustrious 18-year NBA career, Paul has come to be known as the “point god” for his incredible playmaking skills and stellar defensive play. However, despite his excellence, Paul has garnered a lot of detractors because of his polarizing personality. On one hand, players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson consider him as a mentor.

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But on the other hand, Paul has had significant public spats with Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins, and Scott Foster. His tenacity and dirty plays have got him on the wrong side of many opponents. However, this very mentality and determination has also contributed to his success in the NBA.

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What did you think of this feud between Chris Paul and Scott Foster? Who do you think is in the wrong here? Let us know in the comments.