Chris Paul On The Suns' Chemistry, Losing In The Finals, Winning At Life and Much More | JJ Redick 

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If you weren't around when JJ was in college, you probably would be surprised to know that this universally loved 15 year vet, was the MOST HATED basketball player on any level in the whole world when he was at Duke.

"I was trying to lead the league in 3 point percentage" had me laughing out loud. This is one of the best episodes of any podcast I've ever listened to. Love hearing CP3's perspective from his own words. JJ's an unreal interviewer

As a fan, for me absolutely the perception around Chris's leadership style changed, starting when he went to OKC. Watching him work with the young players there hit different

Chris Paul is an all round genuine guy. Glad to see him back on the podcast

His run in OKC changed his narrative forsure.

Love the chemistry between JJ and CP. These 2 just having a good time.

CP is always a fire guest. His knowledge of the game, and his willingness to speak with candor about his career/the league in general, is refreshing. Loved the segment (starts at 18:17) where JJ brings up manipulating the game, and the later lesson/message CP had about it: Why shouldn't you give your full attention/bandwidth to the one in-bounds play? Why shouldn't you when you know its potential impact on the outcome of a game? Doing so doesn't guarantee you'll move the needle, of course; but you do create at least one more opportunity to do so; love that mentality.

I’m in my early 20’s and as a suns fan I haven’t seen much winning in my life. Thank you Chris Paul for joining Booker and Co. and making the suns a winning team again

Love the way CP3 carries himself, dudes passionate about ball and seems like a very genuine guy.

Man it’s so beautiful that players are now the media. The questions and conversation is so much better and organic. I couldn’t turn this off. So engaging!

Chris Paul is a legend man

Chris Paul's explanation of the sweep through reminds me of Raja Bell one time talking about flopping. Bell said that when he went against someone like Kobe that if he put his shoulder into to you to push off and get room that if you decided to push back with your chest refs would often call a defensive foul so knowing that the counter was to flop and hopefully get an offensive foul call. He said that yeah, it's not a great look but depending on how the game is called you need to have counters in place. As a Suns fan this was fun because we've had a good tradition of great point guard play, Paul continues that, and he gives us a chance to win a title. It won't be easy, Warriors are tough, Bucks are tough, lot of obstacles in the way but we're there and you can tell he's not satisfied so he's going to fight until the end whatever that ending is and that's all you can ask for.

I just always thought the dude was a great player and leader. Then the slander started because Clippers players couldn’t handle it. The way he balled in OKC and changed their season and now doing it again for Phx it’s clear the dude is elite as a leader.

Suns fan since 93' Suns fans you have to appreciate this era. We are winning consistently and playing smart basketball. I am a true sun's fan and proud of it!!!!

The whole NBA wants to see CP win a chip Fr

Chris not even answering the questions he just conversing and I love it

This interview shows why Chris Paul has world class ELITE mindset. Great job to JJ, tommy, and the crew for this great interview

The only bad part of this interview is it stopped before dinner. CP a straight legend, look forward to Pt.3 next year when he finally got that chip 💪

I love how Chris respects Matt and intentionally includes him in the conversation. I'm so glad JJ started this podcast. Much love from the Mitten.

Always cool hearing current greats like Chris Paul sit down and do a podcast and just talk hoops with another hooper. Podcasts like JJ's, Matt Barnes, and KD's are the way to go when it comes to genuine NBA convos

Chris talking about Mikal and Cameron in this makes me wanna cry now 😭😭

CP3 and JJ have such great chemistry together - you can tell they've been great friends for years. Also love how CP3 gave his first shoutout to Darius Garland. Seems all the best guards acknowledge the self-less, true PG type player he is. Steph Curry personally reached out to him and has been one of his biggest fans since he came into the league.

Two of the best episodes of the best Basketball podcast back to back! So cool to get insight from two great floor generals like Draymond and CP3, drawn out perfectly by JJ and Tommy

1:10:15 JJ got so worked up HAHA. I love the relationship you and Chris have, I feel like everytime Chris comes on there are new stories that could go on forever.

Every basketball fan on the planet should be subscribed to this channel.

Love these interviews 100x better than the cookie cutter network interviews JJ + Dray and JJ + CP just a joy to listen to. It’s refreshing to hear these people speaking their own mind and is fans getting to appreciate their own words and insight vs the narrative that gets fed to us. Always loved CP3s game since the Hornet days. As a Warriors fan, he always played the role of the enemy (Clippers/Rockets days) so we always loved to hate him (as a player on the opposing team) But the guy was just a character in our sporting event and from all accounts and moments like these interviews, we get to really appreciate CP as a person. Loving these interviews

I'm not gonna even lie, I only recently came across this podcast, and now I can't live without them - Keep up the great work JJ, this content is truly legendary!

I could listen to CP3 talk all day, the mans a legend

Starting with the Bubs story was just *chefs kiss* 😁 amazing convo. the show really just keeps getting better. Cheers

Legend interview. I don't know if everyone realize how lucky we are to witness greatness. The point god delivering basketball knowledge for free. Thank you JJ Reddick 🏀🙏🏾

Please More Chris Paul, I can't get enough!!!

Am I the only one that wishes JJ would have went at it for one more year with the suns

all the up an coming Point guards should definitely model their game around the point god game's, dude's really good an it's phenomenal what's he's doing with phoenix love to see it

JJ is such a well mannered and excellent host. When he asked CP when he realized the suns were legit, JJ had something to say but let CP go first. CP then didnt, answer the question but instead went on a tangent so JJ had thanked CP for his input on the subject then tried to stir him back. CP didnt know the answer to his question so JJ proceeded to give him input on the question, then the convo flowed to CP praising his teammates. This is such a good episode.

1. I absolutely loved what CP3 did for our Houston team. I truly wish that could’ve worked out. 2. The amount of time Chris said “I was talking to Monty about this” had me rollin 😂 might have to make a compilation

1:04:00 is a fantastic question, so glad it was brought up. The fact that at any given time, CP knows not only how his team mates are shooting that night, but who is and isn’t in a hot spot is mind boggling. that’s a lot of information rattling around in the middle of a 24 second possession, or less

1:10:16 jj's face when he heard that was so hilarious LMFAO

I love seeing players give eachother their flowers. JJ literally became one of my favorites since he made this platform. S/o point god cp3

Becoming one my favorite podcast on the low. Keep up the great interviews fellas 💪🏿💯

Man i love these , been following the league for at least half of my life and i'm blessed to have such an insight cause of you JJ! Chris been one of my favorite PG ever.

always been a fan from afar, but since he and Monty have been together in phx, i’ve never seen a more complex and beautifully ran offense. Their sets are creative as hell, and Tim Legler nailed it last year, and is true again this year, but with CP, and the suns in general now, it’s rare to ever see a bad shot or bad shot selection.

fantastic episode. love the style of just probing a few questions but letting the guest lead the way. shout out to Chris! love watching you play man every year! rooting for the suns this year loving their ball movement.

Great hearing these two talk. Went from competing and hating each others in college. Drafted a year apart. Then becoming teammates later on in their careers. Now passing knowledge.

Wish you could get CP on more frequently. I love his interviews and hearing his bball knowledge

As a Cavs fan, it's a huge honour seeing the best PG in the last 10 years acknowledge Garland's talent! Thanks CP3. BTW: Bubbs needs to get CP3 back in 6 months or something, this interview was awesome.

This was one of the most entertaining episodes you've done guys. Loved it!

Thoroughly enjoyed as always. As a lifelong Suns fan, we are extremely grateful to have CP as a collective. I've always had great respect for him as an obvious hall of famer, but it's just different to have him on my team and leading us. It's gonna be amazing if we can win this championship for the franchise, him, and us fans. As you alluded to in previous videos I do strongly believe we will, especially if we pick up Eric Gordon. a few side notes: - he better help y'all get Book on the show - JJ, it's a shame (but not really because I understand your reasoning) you didn't hold out on retirement a bit longer because at this point in this season I'm almost positive the Suns woulda signed you and you woulda been a seamless fit on the court and in the locker room, and y'all two deserved another shot at a title. - I'm almost certain the player you were talking about in regards to steals was Monta Ellis. - if the Suns finish around 70 wins, co-MVP with him and Book should be a real consideration

Love hearing the greats. There's a reason why you guys are great. Too much knowledge. But the best thing is, you just love the heck out of life & doing what you do.

so good man, great interview as always... hope he wins it all this year.

This interview was amazing CP3 is just one of the smartest players on the court. It’s just crazy how people who don’t watch the game doesn’t see and appreciate it. Great interview JJ love the podcast 💯💯🙏🏻 your one of my favorite podcasts

I've been a suns fan ever since my big brother brought home 2k07 when I was 6 years old. I only played with the suns and I'm beyond greatful for this man. He has changed this organization completely

one of the best interviews I've seen JJ and Tommy conduct; I was riveted the whole time. Keep it up fellas

Chris Paul is my favorite player alongside D. Wade. He has the biggest heart of a champion

that “no shortcuts” story is awesome love jj and cp3 for sharing this w us fans

Go Chris Paul! Cheering for you to have your championship

As a wannabe point guard I love Chris Paul. Everything he does on and off the court is exactly what I need to take in. Great interview

This episode is something else huh! It's definitely one of the bests if not the best. The convos, the jokes the pace, cp3 insisting you explain to us highly technical basketball stuff before you have a conversation about it. #chefskiss.

Man this was so awesome. Love CP3 so much. Just amazing conversation the whole time.

I wish they asked: "Knowing your leadership style, and knowing how Kobe's was, do you think that would have made you BETTER teammates or worse, if that legendary trade went through?"

i was waiting for this podcast 🙌🏾

I’ve been a JJ and CP fan for 15 years! This was a great episode!

This episode was AMAZING. Need CP3 as a regular correspondent after retirement before he transitions into his HOF coaching career. Straight 🔥🔥

This was honestly one of the best podcasts I have listened too

Great episode!! Love watching cp3 everynight been a crazy ride as a suns fan, thank you cp3 ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

There is so much in this podcast. I was already a CP3 fan and the information in this podcast is golden

I love these insightful interviews 💯💯

When you get to wake up to some more banger content from The Old Man And The Three sheeeshhh 🔥💯

The respect between these two is special. Thanks JJ you have become the goat of player interviews 💯

I enjoyed this one very much. honest and real conversation between two accomplished players. thank you.

Hands down the best NBA interviews are on this channel. Well done. P.S. - The side cam is tilted to the right and that drives me NUTS! Grrrr!

As someone who watches basketball everyday I will say I agree with CP3 on the rip through stuff. It's not that hard to learn the game if you're profession is basketball. It feels like with analytics and stuff the game has been changed so there less styles of play with not just teams but players. It's like there is an effort for everyone to play a few ways instead of to the strengths of their actual abilities which include knowing the game and rules to develop moves that let you take advantage of opponents

This was awesome, I'm rooting for Chris this year!

So excited for this one man love your podcasts you really distract me from my day to day life. You really have helped me thanks jj

the 2 best podcasts I have heard yet were your last two. keep it up and DG and CP were fire guests!

love the respect these guys have for each other!

Its always fun when jj and cp is together.

POINT GOD. Love hearing CP speak. Mans is so smart and loves the game so much. He deserves a chip this year

I'll tell you man, watching these podcaster I've realized that the NBA players remember everything about the games they've played, mind-blowing

JJ you were one of the reasons I loved the Mavs as my second favorite team in the NBA and I love this interview style so much. You probably won’t see this but keep it up ❤️

LFG JJ! Already know this is gonna be a gem

This was entertaining keep it up JJ 🔥

Can you guys put the timestamp like what you currently did with Draymond? Thanks!!!

I use the exact word "manipulate" or "dictate" when I describe how CP plays the game. I was watching last night and CP was off the ball on defense on the left wing. Someone else's man went to set the screen on the ball but CP switched with him so he'd end up switched on Tre young after the ball screen. That was very simple but I thought it was genius.

Finally another CP3 pod. Loved it

It's crazy that CP3 never won an MVP, he's made every team way better after his arrival. Easily one of the most valuable players in the league in the last 15 years.

I loved CP3 before this and now I love this dude more. What a legend man. Also, not sure how this ended up on my YT algorithm but I'm glad it did. This podcast is absolutely the greatest.

Awesome interview guys!

Chris is a student of the game. A Savant and a sage too. He's attentive!

This is the best basketball podcast of all-time and it isn't close. Keep it up

Thank you for this interview.

It’s been a great Journey CP. much love for your consistent effort, tenacity, and professionalism. I witnessed you make a hustle play vs Memphis in 2016 in the staples that I’ll never forget. CHAMP

I was skeptical when you guys were claiming this rivaled the Draymond interview. But y'all were right. That was fantastic!

i absolutely love this channel. you and cp are so fluid and respectful.

Such a great interview

Best interview I have seen in awhile. Cp3 is a legend. He is Top 3 PG in NBA history imo. 1# active pg in the NBA. CP is a beast

Man! My perception about Cp3 changed after watching this. Dope interview jj

great interview! keep it up guys!

One of the best episodes out there!!

This interview was FIRE!