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Nov 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) goes to the basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

8 Moments That Explain How Chris Paul Changed Basketball

Lob City Clippers

Before CP3 joined the Clippers, they were a fun team, but nobody took them seriously. He completely transformed the franchise. He changed the culture to a winning one and created Lob City in the process. Here is a fun fact: the Clippers have the longest consecutive streak of winning seasons in the league at 14. That streak might be in danger this season, but there is no denying the fact that CP3 changed that franchise.

The Point God Game to Reach the 2021 NBA Finals

It is a shame that CP3 has been to only one Finals in his career. But to reach that Finals in 2021, Paul delivered a masterful performance. In the closeout game against his former team, the Clippers, he scored 41 points to go with 8 assists and zero turnovers. The flawless performance sent the Suns to their first Finals since 1993.

Jun 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) lifts the Western Conference champions trophy following the series victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in game six of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) lifts the Western Conference champions trophy following the series victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in game six of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

About Aleksandar Mishkov

Aleksandar Mishkov is an NBA writer who has been following the NBA for 30+ years and now makes a living by writing about his passion