Dwyane Wade Admits Chris Paul Is Overlooked In Comparison to LeBron James: “We Don’t Give Chris Paul His Flowers Enough”

In a recent conversation on NBA on TNT, Dwyane Wade has voiced his concerns regarding Chris Paul’s appreciation in the league. Dwyane Wade continues to say that Chris Paul’s achievements are going unnoticed. Wade compared this scenario with LeBron James.

He went on to say that LeBron is being appreciated for everything he is doing in his 19th year. However, it is also important to note that Chris Paul is in his 17th year. Chris Paul is 36 right now, and he is doing wonders with the Phoenix Suns.

“When you think about Chris Paul, you think about a leader. Obviously, Devin Booker is the young, up-and-coming star and Chris came there and said, ‘I’mma get you to that next level’… We don’t give Chris Paul his flowers enough”

The Phoenix Suns are a very good team. They have amazing players in Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, JaVale McGee, and so on. Additionally, they possess an amazing coaching staff. However, the team is mostly full of young talent. Chris Paul is the veteran leader of the franchise. In the eyes of many, including Wade, he is not being given his due for his leadership capabilities.

Chris Paul has been a leader all his life. He took the role of the primary ball-handler and game runner with the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul also led the Oklahoma City Thunder to playoff contention. Moreover, he had an extremely important role on the Houston Rockets when they made their playoff run.

Chris Paul is currently 36 years old and is just 6’0″. Wade is correct in pointing out that Chris Paul’s feats go unnoticed. In the past 2 years, he has lifted the standing of the Suns from a good team, to one of the best in the league.

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Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns

The Suns started their current season on a hot seat. They had an amazing start and notched 16 wins in a row under Chris Paul’s leadership. Chris Paul does not just bring points and assists to a team. He brings a plethora of experience and basketball IQ with him.

Chris is undeniably one of the most seasoned players in the league right now. Chris Paul does not just play his game, he forces everyone to get better. All players of the Suns look up to Christ Paul for advice. Players like Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, JaVale McGee have grown meteorically under his leadership.

Chris Paul is currently averaging 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 10.3 assists. The only other player averaging 10+ assists is James Harden at 10.1 per game.

Credit should be given where it’s due. Chris Paul is called ‘The Point God’ for a reason.

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