Veteran point guard Chris Paul has not been having the time of his life lately. The future Hall of Famer completed yet another season ringless when his side fell against Denver in the Semi-Finals. Besides, the Phoenix Suns, as one of its key changes, are reportedly on the lookout to waive the 38-year-old, making him a free agent this offseason. While uncertainties loom over the 12x-NBA All-Star, he recently shed light on a bitter experience his daughter had at school.
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As an NBA player, Chris Paul perhaps is habitual to criticism, trash-talk and scrutinizing. Unfortunately, just because his daughter comes from an NBA icon’s household, she is ridiculed. Fans, however, have mocked CP3 even after hearing about his daughter’s struggles.
Chris Paul shares a disheartening experience his daughter went through
Chris Paul surely is one of the most talented players of this generation. Nonetheless, the star has always been facing flak for failing to find the final piece to the puzzle. Injuries and bad luck have kept the veteran from winning a championship. Despite the Suns boasting a star-studded roster, they couldn’t even come close to the silver this time. As it turns out, Paul’s family too is ridiculed for him not winning a ring in his otherwise illustrious career.
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May 13, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
In a recent appearance on The Pivot podcast, CP3 has explained how his recent playoff upset has taken a toll on his family. As Paul puts it, his wife has had sleepless nights because of the scrutiny that Paul and his family go through for him not winning a title. Sadly, CP’s daughter too is not spared from the mocking.
“She had a little boy at school that said some reckless stuff to her was like, ‘Your daddy ain’t never gon’ win no championship,'” said Chris Paul, revealing his daughter’s struggles.
"[My daughter] at the age now where at school kids talk crazy to her. She had a little boy at school that said some reckless stuff to her was like, 'Your daddy ain't never gon' win no championship.'" Chris Paul on not winning an NBA title (via @thepivot)
Clutch Points recently tweeted a snippet of Chris Paul’s conversation. The tweet has surely garnered NBA fans’ attention. Not many fans, however, have empathized with the Point God.
NBA fans ridicule Chris Paul further
What CP3’s daughter went through is undoubtedly disheartening. Nonetheless, hoops buffs do not seem to cut the 12x-All-Star some slack. Some fans laughed at Paul’s ringless career, while others viewed his daughter’s harsh experience as a joke. “It makes me happy even little kids can bully you indirectly,” said a fan.
It makes me happy even little kids can bully you indirectly
Fans side with the boy who mocked CP3’s little daughter.
I thought the little boy was just keeping it real
Fan thinks the kid had a point.
This fan thinks CP is lying so that NBA Twitter will cut him some slack, despite fan fury engulfing the star.
He’s definitely making this up so people ease up in his twitter replies
Chris Paul’s stress brings laughter to some.
I don’t know what it is about CP3 and Anthony Davis but when they both go through something I can’t help but laugh
Perhaps this fan thinks Paul has made a mountain out of a molehill.
Rich ppl problems...worse was said to us and we had to go home to not a mansion lol
The little boy has become a hero to many.
That is not reckless. It’s a somewhat educated deduction.
What are your thoughts on the struggle Chris Paul’s daughter went through? Do you agree with NBA Twitter’s response to CP3’s admission? Let us know in the comments below.
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