Chris Paul, as you surely know, has never advanced past the second round of the playoffs.
I’d call that a combination of poor fortune and less-than-great play at the wrong times. It’s a demerit on his record, but not one that stops me from considering him the best point guard of his generation.
What would Paul say?
Arash Markazi of ESPN:
Chris Paul: "Like Ricky Bobby said, 'If you're not first, you're last.'"
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 17, 2015
Look what you’ve done to Chris Paul, Rockets. You have him quoting this guy: