CP3 and Shai are one of the best all-time great cases of the past and future teaming up. Those Thunder teams were fun. Chris Paul spent just one season with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City, but the impact he had on his career has lasted far beyond that. In 2019-20, CP3 gave Shai a firsthand look at what it takes to be an elite point guard. From reading defenses and controlling the pace of a game to studying film, taking care of his body and handling life off the court, Paul showed him the details that separate great players from everyone else. Shai has credited Paul with being a mentor and big brother, and the two have remained close ever since. Their connection is a reminder that a veteran’s impact goes beyond what he produces on the court. Now, Shai is an NBA MVP and one of the best players in the world. CP3 didn’t build the player he is today, but he helped give him a blueprint for what it takes to get there. - @crssd for more basketball content! - playoffcity/X - #nba ...