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Another legend is walking away

There are very few players in the NBA to whom I’ve wished a championship from the bottom of my heart as much as I have to him. Of course, we’re still in the middle of an active season, but if we stay grounded in reality, the Clippers aren’t among the top contenders—especially considering how this season started.

I don’t want to sound too cliché, but at some point we can come to the realization—just like the players do—that the journey might hold more value than the destination itself. And Chris Paul’s career has been one incredible journey.

So many teams, so many milestones, countless moments of inspiration. How many players became better just because CP3 was their teammate? How many people did he help grow, improve, or find inspiration? In the past several years, he became the wise veteran teacher of the NBA—a true mentor.

By returning to the Clippers one last time, you could say he almost completed a perfect full circle. All you can do is appreciate him, and even though the discussions about him will likely include the fact that he never won a championship, anyone who saw him and followed his career will remember him as a genius floor general, a master of the assist.

21 seasons

2005–06 Rookie of the Year (Eddie Gottlieb Trophy)
Received 124 out of 125 possible votes (the highest voting percentage since David Robinson)

12× NBA All-Star

11× All-NBA Selection

9× All-Defensive Team

2013 NBA All-Star Game MVP

5× NBA Assists Leader

6× NBA Steals Leader

NBA 75th Anniversary Team (2021)

Member of the U.S. Olympic Teams (2008 Beijing, 2012 London – gold medal in both)

2nd on the NBA’s all-time assists list (only John Stockton ahead of him)

2nd on the all-time steals list (only John Stockton ahead of him)

Collin Gillespie hits go-ahead floater for Suns

I wanted to include a moment among the highlights that might just be the greatest of his NBA career. If you look at Collin Gillespie’s career, it immediately stands out that he loves playing against the Timberwolves. When the Wolves howl at the sky, it’s as if the spirit of Steve Nash takes over his body for a few hours…

He posted the two most outstanding performances of his NBA career against Minnesota.
The first — which is also his career-high scoring night — came on 2025.03.28, when he put up:

  • 22 points (career high)
  • 9-of-11 shooting (.818 FG%)
  • 4-of-5 from three (.800 3P%)
  • 10 assists

And the latest one came just a few days ago (2025.11.21):

  • 20 points on the night
  • 7 rebounds
  • 4 assists
  • A go-ahead floater with 6.4 seconds left
  • +14 Plus/Minus

He’s been playing in pretty inspired form lately…

When the beard sways in the wind…

(2025.11.22) — James Harden (LAC): 55 points (17/26 FG, 10/16 3P, 11/14 FT), 3 rebounds, 7 assists — FRANCHISE RECORD

James Harden surprises no one with the fact that, at 36, he’s still capable of putting up performances like this. His 55-point game against the Hornets set a franchise record, making him the all-time leading scorer in a single game for two different teams (Rockets, Clippers)— a unique achievement in NBA history. The previous Clippers record of 52 points was held by Bob McAdoo and Charles Smith.

He scored 27 points in the first quarter alone, hitting 5-of-7 from three, which is the highest first-quarter point total of the 2025–26 season so far.

This was the 25th 50+ point game of his career, tying Kobe Bryant’s record and putting him joint third on the NBA’s all-time list in this category.

13

For those who love numbers and mysteries—or just a good story—this one will make you rub your hands in satisfaction: the Pistons have notched their 13th consecutive win, defeating the Pacers 122–117.

Exactly two years ago, on November 24, 2023, on the same court, against the same Pacers, the Pistons suffered their 13th consecutive loss, which later snowballed into the infamous 28-game losing streak.

Now, in 2025, history is being written with the opposite sign: the Pistons have claimed their 13th straight victory at the very same venue.

How much can the world turn around in just two years? What greater inspiration could there be for an NBA team—or even an everyday person—to show that with a bit of work, perseverance, and yes, some luck, you can climb from the bottom of a metaphorical bucket of… well, you know, to a vantage point with a breathtaking view?

This winning streak also ties the Franchise record. The Pistons previously achieved 13-game streaks in 1989–90 (Bad Boys) and 2003–04 (Goin’ to Work)—both seasons ending with a championship. If they can add one more win, this team will hold the Franchise record outright.

A Luka Doncic Record

Luka Doncic is the FIRST PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY to record 400+ PTS and 100+ AST through 12 games

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