Chris Paul on Teammates, Titles, Kobe, Legacy, Parenting & Sixty-One Tribute to Grandpa | The Pivot
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As NBA All-Star Chris Paul prepares to add published author to his long list of accolades, releasing his book Sixty-One on June 20th, CP is sitting down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a in-depth conversation covering decades of playing the game he loves, relationships with teammates, memories of Kobe and the meaning of family starting with his grandparents, parents and now as a husband and father to his own children. Opening up and sharing never-told-before stories and reflecting on a journey of creating a unique life and legacy that has allowed him to be proud of the man he is today on and off the court.
A future first ballot hall of famer, CP’s storied basketball career from Wake Forest to the NBA to Olympic gold medals to being a 12x All-star to leadership as union President to trailblazing the fight against social injustices while creating a legacy far beyond the court, truly makes Chris Paul one of the most impactful athletes of our time.
Opening up about these moments, sharing how he’s celebrated the good and learned from the bad, dealt with the heart aches of loss, injury, trades and the passing of his friend Kobe Bryant, Chris doesn’t shy away from answering tough questions and setting the record straight on rumors over the years and giving us a court side seat to his 18+ years of evolving as a man and teammate to earn the respect and carry on making the name on the back of his jersey one we will never forget.
Reflecting on childhood moments that helped shape him as the man he is today, Chris emotionally remembers the strength and work ethic he learned at an early age from his grandfather who he tributes so much of his growth and success to. Scoring 61 points after his grandfather’s passing in his honor seemed serendipitous to the story of family and the foundation he would continue to build upon as his career and life evolved. Recognizing how fortunate he was to grow up with both his parents and maintain a close bond, Chris has prided himself in always being a hands on dad and takes that job the most serious and with the most joy.
And of course Channing couldn’t let CP slide without asking him about the infamous Banana Boat photos that surfaced years ago…definitely don’t want to miss this one!
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Can we speak on how good RC is as a podcast host? Bruh almost making me forget he use to take heads off on the field.
The man is a true natraul. In the future, he will be the one.
Facts bro cause that segue from what Fred said was pure gold bro
When I first saw him on ESPN I was like this guys to good for ESPN 😂. He don’t have to yell and run with narratives to get shine.
Way better than Brandon Marshall that’s a fuckin fact.
Literally use to be catching bodies fr
These guys really do have good chemistry. They know how to complement each other. They make the guest feel at home.
Amazing guys
I totally agree; Fred is Mr. Serious, Channing is the comedy relief and Ryan is the complete balance of both. Great show!
How do you know the guess feels at home?
😂❤😂Lmao The Lmao 🎉🎉🎉🎉enjoy r🎉🎉🎉🎉rret😂🎉🎉yet wee😂w
@@katrinathomas5531 w as
The Pivot deserves an Emmy, I truly loved this interview, as a Laker fan I was pissed when the trade didn't happen, but I am happy to hear some of the story behind it. CP3 is a true baller, love him even more
Ryan Clark just one won !!
If his body could hold by playoff time, he’d have a ring by now. One of the greatest PGs to ever do it though. 🔥
The Pivot has done it again! CP-3 in the house!!!!
Nahh if The nba didn’t veto that trade Kobe would have 6 rings and Cp would have 1
@@richardmatthews2807more than 6 think of it as they’d still be competing today
@@jonyboi21 they wouldn’t be competing today I don’t believe they would’ve beaten LBJ Miami after 2011
@@richardmatthews2807 Chris Paul who willed his clippers teams to a top seed in the west and Kobe Bryant what???? They’re beating tf outta the heat…the what barely beat a good spurs team both Kobe and cp3 beat them at least 2x in their career alone…
Can feel the emotion is CP’s voice. Has me choking up
He always sounds like that
Same
@@nicholascartia I haven’t seen much of his interviews but I swore it sounded like his voice was cracking. Especially with the subject
@@bwuiis what subject?
Carolina accent
I have tremendous respect for Chris Paul
nobody cares
@Jason Torres, clearly, you do because you commented, duh 🙄
Hes def one of my favorite players of oir generation, because I KNOW THE SKILL HE HAD AND THE SCORING AND ALL THE THINGS HE COULDVE DONE, BUT HES A TEAM PLAYER AND A LEADER, HE COULDVE AVERAGED 30 BUT HED RATHER AVERAGE 20 AND 10. HE WAS MY FAVORITE PLAYER WHEN HE GOT DRAFTED BECAUSE HE WAS MY FAVORITE PLAYER IN COLLEGE AND WAS ALONG WITH DWADE UNTIL STEPH CURRY CAME ON THE SCENE AND I STARTED WATCHING HIM COME UP THRU HS AND THEN COLLEGE AND GET DRAFTED AND LOOK AT ALL HES DONE NOW AND CHANGED THE GAME FROM A GUARD STANDPOINT AND THE WHOLE WAY THE GAME IS NOW PLAYED BECAUSE OF STEPH CURRY, U CAN SAY HE CHANGED THE GAME LITERALLY MORE THEN LEBRON JAMES, AND HAS THE SAME AMOUNT OF RINGS!!! AND HAS PLAYED MULTIPLE YEARS LESS.. AND STEPH AINT LEAVE HIS TEAM TO CHASE ANYTHING, EVERYONE WANTED TO COME TO HIM!!! STEPH MY BOY AND HE OR CP3 DONT GET ENOUGH RESPECT AND IT PISSES ME OFF
He blew he’s chance to win a chip😂 dudes a loser
so nice to see such intelligent black men,LOVE FROM YOUR AFRICAN BROTHERS HERE IN SIERRA LEONE
B marsh gotta be punching the air with these latest episodes. Snoop. The Rock. Chris Paul. Is a crazy lineup of guests
Bro people can enjoy both podcasts without constant comparison, stop with the toxic shit.
@@mikemeansbizness he ain’t wrong tho. That podcast is hot ass. That dude just wants to talk to himself
Pacman ia now on mcafee.. ocho being a dad.. shady on fs1 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
@@mikemeansbizness if you actually watched both podcasts you would’ve seen IAA interview Joe Budden and B marsh and Pac-Man said they feel it’s a competition too. They want to be better because it’s natural as athletes to compete. I never said anything negative about one show
@@BRAWLIC215 and this means what?
There should be a PT.2 to this. I feel like CP has soo much more to say
😊😊
No lie, I was thinking the same. CP3 got a looooong ass resume! Folks be overlooking him like he ain’t that dude. He’s definitely HOF worthy
Playing football probably explains why his ACL hurts every playoffs he a great 3-pointers
INDUBITABLY 🙏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾
CP3! A true point guard. One of my favorites to watch growing up & still is. Appreciate this one Pivot gang!
RC precision on the Pivot for the intro is on a Elite level of PodStar
The way he flipped that shit!!! In his bag
This actually needed a part 2, I could tell there was so much more y’all could have got into but didn’t have time. Good interview though 🫡👍🏾
They can go for 3 hrs.
. Dunno why they don't go longer when it's really good
Same 💯 I felt CP wanted to go deeper
Facts! He deserve a mini series.. this was great and we needed more when they ended the show it was disappointing to. Me... no matter what CP3 is a 🐐 on all the levels on court and off 💯💯💯💯💯
I love the respect he has for his family and how well he speaks of his wife. Great interview.
I have always respected Chris for his game. But I have tremendous respect for him now! Great Show!!
I’ve watched every episode of The Pivot since its creation. I’m so excited about what these guys have for us today! Elevation is alive 🎉
I'm right beside you from day one also
Me too❤️
Damn u a real fan fan
We are all brothers and sister s🙏
Been my fav PG since 08
0:00 Greetings + Catching Up
1:59 Discussion about fatherhood and your kids watching you play
4:56 Would you let your kids play football now?
6:16 Flopping in basketball + the physicality of the sport
7:59 Intro theme to the podcast
8:30 Offical interview starts
10:11 CP3 talks about his Grandfather passing and the impact it had on him
13:23 CP3's 61 point game
16:53 How come Chris doesn't score more, even though he is capable?
19:08 How did your upbrining influence who you are today?
22:53 Chris' love for HBCUs
27:16 Why CP3 went back to school to finish his degree
29:09 How difficult is it to come close to winning, but to come up short?
33:39 What if CP3 went to the Lakers in 2011?
36:10 Did Chris want to leave New Orleans?
40:59 Experience playing in the Olympics with Team USA + Kobe memories
44:04 Gilbert Arenas funny Team USA story
45:29 What does it take to have a successful team?
48:43 How has CP3 dealt with playing on different teams during his career?
52:32 Do you think your strong personality has rubbed people/teams the wrong way?
56:21 Would you ever get into coaching or ownership in the NBA?
1:00:30 Leadership and challenges during the NBA bubble
1:05:03 What has been your biggest pivot in life?
1:07:48 Story about being on the banana boat with Lebron and Dwade
1:08:58 Closing thoughts
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Thank you for everything you did for New Orleans, you still get a lot of love from us that know what you did for the city off the court.
Facts! I wish hometeam would’ve kept him
Yes. I still have my yellow blinged-out chris paul jersey. I wish he could've signed it before he left. I have always loved him! - Ms. Pat
Absolutely always have love for you in the N.O. CP3
Nobody knows what he did for this city in 2005 off the court 2008 on the court
Rushing home to watch it on my tv instead of my phone for once 😂
I ain’t never think to watch them on the TV🤣
we in the same boat fam😂😂
Zesty comment
😂😂😂
@@jendariungreer9299 NEVER… but I will now! 😂
RC is the most professional interviewer. 5 stars from me and I sell life insurance I know about this
This is a side of Chris Paul I've never seen before. We tend to see the negative stuff, on how challenging of a teammate he is, etc. but the Pivot helps us see the human side of Chris. How he is in person during this interview is a lot different than how he's perceived on the basketball court. Great interview, fellas!
Gentlemen, you are knocking it out the park with these interviews. I hope you all win Emmy’s for your content. 👌🏾♦️
Him talking about being a Dad by bringing his son to court while he was playing, touch me. He right, he was being a father
He’s not the only one who does that or the first
@@SalemGurl8701he started that. That’s why Duece has the privilege of being court side because Chris paved the way.
RC is a master at narrating these interviews. Great interview fellas.
I pray y’all brothers stay close and that this channel and podcast last for many years to come. Bless ✊🏾
RC is a masterclass interviewer! That Emmy was well deserved!
Aww man...Chris Paul, Chris Paul...what a man and a leader...loved the interview!! ❤❤
I remember watching this young man in high school when he scored that 61pts.
Against Parkland
Do you remember watching him intentionally hit players in the nuts since college?
@@rob19ny that f$&&& part!!!
Or why he transferred to West from Reynolds bc he wasn’t shining like that….
Jeez...this interview could have went on for days. Someone like Chris knows so much shit this could have been endless. Needs to be a part 2 3 4
CP will do a tell all once he retires. He’s smart enough to not tell where the bodies are buried while he’s looking for a contract.
Never was a fan of CP3 until now. This man...is a man to emulate. His passion, strength, and humanity are inspiring. Thanks to The Pivot for sharing this side of him!
Loved this. CP a legend, on and off the court.
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Don't leave your egos at the door, bring them in with you, that's what makes y'all great. Wow. 👏
Awesome episode with Chris Paul aka CP3 aka The Point God!!!! Top 5 PGs all time without question...Salute to another great one!
I’d put rondo over him CP3 is all good but rondo does more with other players
Negative
To each's own for sure and I respect that, but I wouldn't put Rondo over Nash or even Kidd. IJS
Magic isiah Steph Gary j Kidd him and Kevin Johnson need to have a talk💯💪🏿
@@darrenbootay3340 rondo? Mane hell nah 😂 check the stats
That “its a million podcasts but only one way to Pivot” line was hard 🔥🔥
Growing up, probably 9/10 best friends and I didn’t even know our fathers. I wonder what would be different in our lives had we had fathers in our lives. What I do know is that every one of us are great fathers today. I feel like my generation suffered but it created so many great fathers.
👊🏾💪🏾
Favorite player favorite podcast what a time to be alive
Rookie of the year 06 Chris Paul shit
one of the most hated players in the league
Being a Father has truly been my greatest job in my 54 years on earth.
CP3 is such a class act!! Winston Salem representing!!!
Chris dropping 💎’s
I was on the phone with my daughter and told her I have to go the Pivot is coming on!!
My 14yr old knows not to interrupt me when I'm watching😂😂
A true competitor. A true dog. A legend. Cp3 deserves a ring more than anyone else in the NBA right now.
He deserves a ring for intentionally hitting players in the nuts since college? You are wrong.
@@rob19ny cry
@@Boywonderz_ Trade.
@@rob19ny wtf does a trade have to do with my original comment
@@Boywonderz_ You wanted to be a clown and say "cry". I waited for karma to get your clown a ss. Now Child P*rn 3 getting traded because its what he deserves for all the nuts he's punched. Clown.
7:17 mans said when you had to do *6 inches* and i just had flash backs and now my abs are sore. pop warner was that pressure lmao
Chris Paul is one of the greatest point guards ever no matter what whoever say 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember when his grandfather passed. A lot of people including my family had a lot respect for him and called him a friend. Glad CP has become the man he is, he comes from a good stock. You’ve held it down for the tre
Chris took me back by reflecting on his grandfather and father and the importance of their roles in his maturity and character. I can relate
Glad I saw this. Chris Paul is now my FAVORITE basketball player. Saw his dad talk about parenting to Ja Morant's dad. Lots to learn. Chris has special family.
CP3 is a good humble dude man. 💯
POINT GOOOOOOD I have been waiting for somebody outside of JJ to get CP for an interview
I had the privilege to do some of the work on chris' house in Lewisville nc. The builer, johnny williford was a long time employer of the trim company i worked for. Mr. Williford builds some of the most beautiful homes in the area.
I was told for almost 5 years we would be trimming his house out and i was so excited at the possibility to meet chris, as he has always been one of my favorite players. You always pull for the home town hero. Unfortunately i never got to meet him.
I also did dome work on his grandmothers home by Winston Salem state, years before working on his home.
I hope chris gets a ring before he hangs em up.
Honestly just being tuned in since they where over on IAA, I’m glad things went the way they did with IAA and Brandon cause we would’ve never got this side of these Guys. Man I love and respect these guys as if they were my own family. Major shoutout to Fred, Chann and RC this
The Pivot can break the internet with Scottie Pippen. Let him come on and vent...that would be views and rating like crazy
I want this man to get a ring so badly bruh he deserve it.
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CP3... one of the greatest point guards to play. Love the fact that he loves to facilitate so much he'd give up the shot for a teammate
. True PG 💪🏾💪🏾
I just got through the intro and I already know this is going to be a great episode.
Being from Houston, I was extremely upset that they let CP go ( I wanted them to get rid of Harden)! He’s seems to be a man of strong character and I hv followed his career. Great Great Interview.
I fuck with CP hard but you wrong about the harden bit
@@Saran-13 you are entitled to YOUR opinion.
I love that we get to hear from the athlete. Seeing Chris this way made me understand him better. Another great show fellas! 👏🏽
There is no doubt of CP3's love for his family, close friends, and his acumen for the game of basketball. His leadership will be missed when Chris retires from the game. He is a living legend. Another excellent interview, Pivot.❤
Im not a huge CP3 fan but the Warriors gotta get this man a ring
Another banger, phenomenal interview and glad cp3 opened up and showed us the other side of him. 💪🏾💪🏾
I started "watching" (listening) to your podcast after your interview with Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson. I do not know anything about sports! ZERO. But it is interesting how life lessons transcend all boundaries. We could all learn from these podcasts! Congratulations! I really enjoy listening to y'all! ⭐🌟⭐🌟✨
We appreciate you Chris Paul for clearing that up for Louisiana. 💯
I salute Chris Paul. 🫡
I hate how much ESPN and FSN disrespect CP3. This dude is a fck legend. RIP Kob
This is the first interview I’ve watched of CP3.. just a genuine good guy🔥🔥
Should watch the ones he has with jj redick, its a good watch
That transition into the intro was 🔥
Damn bro I thought they had started til RC said ok let's start😂😂😂
No matter who they have on the show (even if I don't know them) I always end up appreciating the guest a little more! Love the show!
How do people not like this guy? Seems like a real one to me. Always been a top 5 favorite for me too.
Ring or not, a lifetime achievement award (HOF) will fit him well.
he used to flop and whine a lot.
@@88infinity20I’m not coming at you but you and others need to get over that. The NBA is so competitive and hard to win games players have developed a level of gamesmanship to get calls.
Most underrated player in NBA history. Most Skilled player ever. Top 15 player ever.
man was holding the hell out of that smile when RC read his accolades
CP3 one of the reasons I started watching college bball, I was only like 13 or so when he was at Wake lol but he was one of the few college PGs I remember watching control a game and get to any spot he wanted to.
I love CP man. Will forever be my favorite player no matter what!
I know thats right
I love love love the Pivot. I was watching when two of you were with IAA. I think this is much better. I'm writing to say I watched this podcast and it was so warm and inspiring. I am a nearly 59yr old BF and I try to watch all your podcasts. I have a celeb crush on RC. He is so humble and decent. Its hard to imagine him aggressive as players need to be to play the sport.
Back to the Chris Paul thing. To RC and CP: you dont know how deeply your life experiences have touched me as a mother of two BM in their 20's. Your decency, integrity, vulnerability and transparency as men, fathers, husbands, sons, etc means there is hope for all our men. Your faith in God.
Your audience isnt just men or athletes. I am a faithful viewer and I appreciate what you all are putting out into the world. I wish the man I love were like you all. I've been engaged to him 2.5 years but leaving him tomorrow. I have to just walk away. Seeing you all only confirms for me that there is a better man out there waiting for a lady just like me to love, support, respect and honor him while we watch Pivot together.
I wish you all would do a few more shows on the abusive men; mentally, emotionally unavailable men we spend our lives supporting in hopes of their transformation to better men. 'robert clayton' is not my name....its my daddy's name. I use it to keep him on my mind and to honor him.
Keep blessing us.
J
so cool be here a min before it starts and you had no idea it was happening
Great episode as always! Love CP even more now.
Great episode. Salute to Cp3. Definitely a Piedmont Triad legend.
I really love the backstory and how we got to know CP3 just a little bit more. I loved this episode.
Beautiful conversation! Chris Paul is a great player and seems to be an excellent family man ❤❤❤❤
Impressive Pivot episode. I have even more respect for Chris Paul. I gotta say, he had a FANTASTIC, AMAZINGLY Intelligent grandfather and his dad too! Excellent job guys!💯 🔥!
This was just GREAT! Always loved CP as a player and man. Love him even more now. Amazing interview.
Best sports show period and so much deeper than sports.
This was a great interview and just solidified for me, that CP is who he appears to be and that's a good dude. I hope he gets a chip before he retires!
I fill the same way Chris Paul the Pandemic 😷 showed me a lot when it came to real friends. Some people I keep at a distance now. Some of us lost loved ones & I’m like Chris if someone ask of me to help out for any reason I’m there, but when I had a loss the people that I thought had my back & I’ve stepped up to the plate for wasn’t there for me & I understand we were in a pandemic 😷 but didn’t take the time to even send a sympathy card in the mail not even a follow up phone call. That rubbed me the wrong way so now when they have event, birthday 🎂 etc.. I don’t acknowledge it at all. Sometimes people take your kindness for weakness, but one thing I’m good at as well is leaving people alone.
you have the right mentality
PREACH!!!
CP3 He Is A Iconic Point Guard AKA Point God🏀 Great Interview💯👍
RC is a natural born TV/Podcast host. He’s definitely blessed with multiple talents, but also puts so much work in. A man like him deserves all the props!! Well done King.
This podcast should be on ESPN
2 much cursing
Can't wait for the Troy episode 🤌🏼
One of the best leaders ever in sports. Shoutout to cp3
. “A million ways to podcast, but only one way to pivot”. Hard!!!
CP3 is a true definition of how we NC brothas are! Humble but not afraid to get in ya face and handle business!
CP is a Dope Good Dude. 🎉
Great interview and great inside into Chris Paul. Great job!!!
These the stories that make you see the athlete beyond just a celebrity or superstar. It’s very humbling to see guys share their passion and stories..
As always, I enjoyed this episode of The Pivot Podcast but this one means so much because I'm a New Orleanian who will always love Chris Paul and his family. Although there are many reasons for my feelings toward Paul and his family, these are the primary three: 1) he always gave his best for Hornets/Pelicans fans; 2) he treated my niece - who is currently 18 yo - and her kindergarten classmates to a Target shopping spree - which she remembers to this day and 3) when he left the city, he showed his gratitude by leaving a few "Thank You" billboards around the city. The third reason made me cry...seriously, I was riding on I-10, the day after the announcement was made of his leaving the city, and looked up and saw his "Thank You" sign; burst into tears....real talk!
THE PIVOT ALWAYS HAS 🔥 CONTENT.
The Pivot Another one CP3 keep doing what you guys are doing Blessings the Gems an the Message is incredible..
What an honorable man Chris Paul is. Deep respect and gratitude for him.
CP3 in NOLA was CRAZY! We still love you inna city. You should come back bro & retired with the pelicans..Hopefully with a championship ,that'll be fya🔥
this is a top 5 episode you guys have done. Man this was amazing
Amazing show as usual... Yall always have a knack for humanizing public figures who the media paint a different picture of. CP3 is just a good dude
Haha damn I was hella invested in the beginning that I ain’t even know the intro ain’t drop 😂 hell of a opening lol
CP is a great ambassador for the sport of basketball