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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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Horizon Air plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airport
A Horizon Air flight on Christmas Eve from Anchorage to Fairbanks was forced to turn around after an eagle hit the plane.
On Sunday, a major plane crash at a South Korean airport that killed 179 people and left just two survivors is also believed to have been caused by a bird strike — meaning a collision between a bird and an aircraft.
Alaska Airlines said Horizon Air Flight 2041 had just taken off at noon local time on Dec. 24 when “the crew reported a bird strike.” Alaska Air Group owns both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
The flight turned around and returned about 30 minutes later, according to FlightAware data. That flight typically takes about an hour.
“The captain and first officer are trained for these situations and landed the aircraft safely without any issue. No emergency was declared,” the airline said.
The plane returned to the gate and passengers were swapped to another aircraft to make it to Fairbanks.
The airline said the aircraft was removed from service for inspection, but has since returned to service.
Passenger Michelle Tatela was visiting from Chicago when the incident happened.
“We’re in the air, and after a few minutes, we were told we were turning back around out of an abundance of caution, to come back to Anchorage,” she told NBC affiliate KTUU of Anchorage.
When the plane landed back in Anchorage, she said passengers learned that a bird strike involving an eagle was behind the sudden return.
“The eagle survived at that time,” Tatela told the station. “And there were a bunch of police cars around the plane. Normally, it would be a scarier situation, but knowing that it was a bird … and then they said the eagle was going to the eagle hospital, and he had a broken wing.”
However, the eagle’s wing damage was too great for rehabilitation and it was euthanized on arrival, Bird Treatment and Learning Center Executive Director Laura Atwood said, KTUU reported.
“Everybody was really excited that they said the eagle had been removed and he was going to the sanctuary,” Tatela said. “We’re hoping for a happier ending for the eagle, but it is a jet, so there’s that.”
In the case of Sunday’s plane tragedy in South Korea, the pilot of Jeju Air Flight 2216 had declared mayday after issuing the bird strike alert, said Joo Jong-wan, director of the aviation policy division at South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The plane skidded off the runway while landing at Muan International Airport, about 180 miles south of Seoul, and burst into flames after crashing.
Joo said the plane was completely destroyed by the ensuing fire and a full investigation, that could take six months to three years, will take place.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an American team, including Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration, that will assist South Korea in the investigation.
Horizon Air plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airportIn a startling turn of events, a Horizon Air plane was struck by an eagle shortly after takeoff, forcing the flight to return to the airport. The incident occurred during the early morning hours as the plane was climbing to cruising altitude.
Passengers on board reported hearing a loud thud and feeling a jolt as the eagle collided with the aircraft. The pilot quickly assessed the situation and made the decision to turn back to the airport for a precautionary landing.
Thankfully, all passengers and crew members were unharmed in the incident. However, the plane sustained some damage to its exterior, prompting a thorough inspection by maintenance crews.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in the air and the importance of pilot training and quick decision-making in such situations.
Horizon Air officials have expressed their gratitude for the pilot’s swift actions and are working to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew members on future flights.
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