Chris Paul‘s ability to get into the minds of his opponents by making snarky comments and getting under their skin is well-known. This tactic not only angers them but also leads them to commit mistakes. NBA veteran and former All-Star Jeff Teague described one incident of Chris Paul’s trash-talking prowess.
Teague not too long ago talked about his encounter with CP3 on the Club 520 podcast. He shared that it occurred throughout his time with the Indiana Pacers and the way he actually needed to combat Paul as a consequence of his trash-talking.
“It’s the first time he ever talked s**t to me and the first time I really wanted to fight him,” Teague mentioned. “Before the game, he [Chris Paul] like ‘JT what’s up baby?’ All political and s**t. I’m like ‘What’s going on? … I might need a pair of them CPs right there.’ Just trying to keep the conversation going. He was like ‘Okay. Yeah, yeah.’”
Teague continued and added, “He do a lot of flopping. So he was trying to give me two fouls, i’m like ‘Quit flopping n***a. Play. You scared to guard?’ This n***a walked to the end of our bench where Paul George was sitting was like ‘P! This n***a right here talking s**t like he ain’t ask me for some shoes before the game?’ … I wanted to run into this n***a so bad.”
“It’s the first time he really talked sh*t to me and the first time I ever really wanted to fight him… The game start, we playing against each other and he do a lot of flopping.”
Jeff Teague on desirous to combat Chris Paul 🤣
(through club520podcast/IG)pic.twitter.com/AaCN0AyPrG
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Now that Paul has signed with Golden State Warriors this season, his antics may get much more intense as he groups up with Draymond Green, referred to as top-of-the-line trash-talkers within the recreation. Seeing them trash-talk their opponents can be extremely entertaining since we hardly ever get to witness two prime trash-talkers on the identical crew.
Chris Paul feels sorry for the league that they need to play him and Draymond collectively
After being traded to the Golden State Warriors, Chris Paul made it clear that he goals to win a championship with the Warriors and issued a warning to the league.
In a current interview after signing with the Warriors, Paul expressed sympathy for different groups, stating that he feels sorry they need to face each him and his new crew on the similar time. “Draymond is uhh… I feel sorry for the other teams that got to play against both of us because he’s always been very vocal, as I am.”
“Draymond is uhh… I really feel sorry for the opposite groups that obtained to play towards each of us as a result of he’s at all times been very vocal, as I’m.
Chris Paul feels unhealthy for the remainder of the NBA for having to play towards a Warriors crew with him and Draymond Green 🤣😭pic.twitter.com/5d0EzDtgd4
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Though Paul will not be on the peak of his prime, he nonetheless brings worthwhile veteran management and contributes considerably to a crew. He achieved All-NBA appearances in 2 out of his three seasons with the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors count on CP to ship an analogous stage of efficiency to assist them safe their fifth Championship in 9 years and to earn Paul’s first-ever championship.
