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Chris Paul’s legendary IQ showed in forcing Victor Wembanyama to tie up Zach Edey for jump ball
Chris Paul is a basketball mastermind. At age-39, Paul was brought to San Antonio over the summer to help shepherd second-year superstar Victor Wembanyama and attempt to return the Spurs to relevance. CP3 is having a tremendous season for a player his age, and it feels like it’s gone a little under the radar as LeBron James’ 40-year-old season has received widespread acclaim. Paul’s brilliance still shows up on the floor regularly, and it happened again on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In the second quarter, Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey fell to the floor with the ball in his hands. Paul was in position to tie him up for the jump ball, but 6-foot-nothing CP3 is not beating the 7’4 Edey for a jump ball. Instead of tying him up, Paul literally forced Wembanyama’s hands to tie up Edey. The 7’5 Wembanyama and Edey had a jump ball, which was controlled by Spurs forward Julian Champagnie to gain possession.
This is subtle genius from CP3. What a legend.
This is Paul’s legendary basketball IQ on full display. We’ve seen so many examples of Paul’s ruthless competitiveness and high IQ over the years, Remember when Paul was playing for the Thunder, and he snitched on a Timberwolves player for having an untucked jersey, which drew a technical foul? Add this one to the highlight reel.
Only CP3, man. What a player.
Chris Paul, known for his incredible basketball IQ, once again showed why he is considered one of the smartest players in the game. In a recent matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers, Paul found himself in a unique situation that perfectly highlighted his basketball brilliance.
With the game tied and just seconds left on the clock, Paul found himself matched up against the towering Zach Edey, a 7-foot-4 center for the Pacers. Instead of trying to outjump Edey for the crucial jump ball, Paul made a quick decision to force his teammate Victor Wembanyama to tie up Edey instead.
This move may have seemed unorthodox to some, but it was a genius play by Paul. By making Wembanyama tie up Edey, Paul essentially neutralized the big man’s height advantage and gave his team a better chance of winning the jump ball.
In the end, Paul’s strategy paid off as Wembanyama was able to secure the jump ball, giving the Suns possession and ultimately leading them to victory.
This play is just another example of Chris Paul’s legendary basketball IQ and his ability to outthink his opponents on the court. Whether it’s making the right pass, setting up his teammates, or forcing jump ball situations, Paul continues to prove why he is one of the smartest players in the game.
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