Despite the Phoenix Suns’ dominance of the regular season, it’s the same result — another year and another legacy-defining playoff exit for Chris Paul. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

Chris Paul's mastery of the game and Hall of Fame résumé mean more than just winning a championship. His legacy is secure.

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are headed to the Western Conference Finals following a sweep of the Denver Nuggets. For the Suns, it is their first trip to the WCF since 2010.

Chris Paul’s teams blown leads: 2-0 vs Spurs in 2008 2-0 vs Grizzlies in 2013 3-1 vs Rockets in 2015 2-0 vs Blazers in 2016 (broken hand) 3-2 vs Warriors in 2018 (hamstring) 2-0 vs Bucks in 2021 ...

Whether any of that is CP3's fault or not, those points will serve as the ledes in conversations about Paul's legacy. That is, unless, he overcomes his latest struggle with the basketball gods ...

San Antonio Spurs' Chris Paul runs upcourt during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) (Darren ...