In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA, only a handful come close to Chris Paul in terms of competitiveness. Despite entering his year 19 in the league, the veteran talked about being ‘nervous’ ahead of the matches. Recently, he revealed an insightful conversation that he had with Stephen Curry regarding that.

CP3 shared details about his mindset as he candidly expressed his thoughts on the nature of the game of basketball. His words revealed insights into the potential key to longevity in the league.

What did Chris Paul discuss with Stephen Curry?

In the Golden State Warriors press conference ahead of their season opener, the 38-year-old opened up about his feelings. Upon being asked whether he felt ‘excitement’ or ‘nervousness’, he promptly responded, “Yeah absolutely”. The 12-time All-Star went on to explain how he talked about the same with the team’s talisman.

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“Steph asked me that today during practice,” Chris mentioned publicly before expressing his point of view. According to the Point God, “The minute you don’t get that, it’s time to be done”. He mentioned how he discussed it with the Splash Brother, saying, “We talked about that for a little while”.

Soon after that, Paul shared his view on the upcoming season with a new franchise as he entered his 19th year. “Definitely excited and ready to go,” he stated, pointing out how nothing had changed from his side. The 6′ guard wanted to emphasize how his outlook on the game never changed, despite gathering experience.

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This revealed key insights into how one must remain a student of basketball forever to lengthen their career. As his answer served as a reminder for everyone, the fans demanded more of these.

Can he finally get his hands on an NBA championship?

Despite having an illustrious career, the former Rookie of the Year never won a ring. He broke and set multiple records during his time in the NBA. His gameplay has changed the dimension of the league too. Still, the veteran has reached only one final in his entire journey.

At the Warriors, his role would, of course, be more than just a facilitator. In this franchise, he walked into a set culture that he wanted to be part of his whole career. Thus, his focus ahead of a new campaign definitely excited the Dub Nation.

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With his dedication still staying at its peak, the Bay Area remains hopeful about their acquisition. The rest is up to the squad and the uncontrollable luck.