Chris Paul was so mad after the Spurs were hilariously disqualified from the NBA Skills Challenge
It did not take long for NBA All-Star Saturday Night to have some spice as the two players representing the Spurs were quickly disqualified.
Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama represented San Antonio in the NBA Skills Challenge and tried a unique strategy to circumvent the rules. Rather than attempt any shots, the two players instead focused on the other aspects of the drill.
It was a fascinating decision by the players, but unfortunately for Paul and Wembanyama, it was not legal. As boos reigned down from the crowd in San Francisco, they soon learned that they were not allowed to use this strategy.
CP3 and Wemby DISQUALIFIED after trying to hack the NBA Skills Challenge 😂 pic.twitter.com/LuSJy74oRc
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 16, 2025
Paul was then heard on the broadcast complaining as other participants continued in the Skills Challenge.
Officials brought out the rules for Paul and Wembanyama to review, though neither seemed very happy with the decision.
Source said SA flew its massage therapist to San Francisco, along with the physical therapist and performance coach to put Wembanyama through his usual pre-game routine – even for the Kia Skills Challenge – because 'he takes it so seriously.'
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) February 15, 2025
This was probably especially frustrating for Wembanyama considering that the Spurs brought out their physical therapist and performance coach so he could have his typical pre-game routine
TNT's Allie LaForce attempted to interview Paul (multiple times) after the ruling and he refused to chat with her about what transpired. Talk about some excitement early in the night!
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