Chris Paul found himself in the spotlight after a rather unusual incident during the match between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The game, held at the American Airlines Center, witnessed Paul’s comedic yet daring move towards referee Matt Myers.
It all began with Paul’s vigorous argument for a foul call when he was struck while fervently pursuing a loose ball during an offensive play with the shot clock ticking down. In response to Paul’s protests, Myers decided to slap him with a technical foul. Adding to the drama, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr. also advocated for Paul to receive a technical, highlighting the tense atmosphere on the court.
CP3 gave the ref a tech after he was T'd up 😅😠pic.twitter.com/RyVujq6XLr
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2024
What followed was a moment of sheer amusement and frustration combined as Paul, seemingly fed up with the situation, hilariously mimicked the technical foul signal directly in Myers’ face. The unexpected gesture left many spectators and players amused, breaking the tension momentarily.
Paul, who was filling in for the injured Steph Curry in the starting lineup, concluded the game with nine points, shooting 4-of-12 from the field. Despite the amusing incident, he managed to contribute four assists and four rebounds during his 31 minutes on the court.
However, Paul’s antics are likely to draw the attention of the NBA authorities, with repercussions expected in the form of fines or penalties. Nevertheless, with his substantial $30 million salary for the season, Paul can afford whatever consequences come his way from the league.
