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.

Suns point guard Chris Paul has known heartache in trying to reach the NBA's pinnacle, with past playoff failures. A standout Game 6 has him there.

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) ...

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 ...

Paul's 10-point performance in Game 4 on 5-of-13 shooting was an outlier; this postseason, he's the only player to advance past the first averaging at least 18 points and eight assists on 40 ...

Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 15 ...

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 ...