Chris Paul gets emotional and tears up after Suns eliminate Pelicans
Chris Paul began his career with the New Orleans Pelicans. During Chris Paul’s time there, they were still the New Orleans Hornets. Whatever the case, Chris Paul led the Hornets to their best seasons in franchise history. In 2008, Chris Paul had an MVP caliber season, leading the Hornets to 56 wins, and their first seven game series.
Chris Paul didn’t last in New Orleans and there was the infamous Lakers’ trade. When Chris Paul’s trade to the Lakers got vetoed, he was instead traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. With the Clippers, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin led them to their best seasons ever. After Chris Paul left the Clippers, he became a journeyman with stints with the Rockets and Thunder.
Chris Paul joined the Phoenix Suns last season. The Suns already got hot during the bubble, ending their season on an eight game winning streak. When Chris Paul joined, he and Devin Booker formed a duo that led the Suns to the Finals in their first playoff trip since 2010. Last season, Chris Paul beat the Clippers to get to his first Finals. This year, Chris Paul beat his original team to get to the second round.
Chris Paul held back tears, as he did his postgame interview. During Chris Paul’s interview, he said people have now clue how emotional every game in New Orleans was for him.
Chris Paul gets emotional and tears up after Suns eliminate Pelicans
