Nov 19, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up the court in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comments On Chris Paul's Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Nov 25, 2024 9:31 PM ET

On Saturday evening, Chris Paul helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors by a score of 104-94.

They have now defeated the two best teams in the Western Conference (Warriors and OKC Thunder) in two of their previous three games.

After Saturday's game, Paul made a post to Instagram.

Paul's caption: "Keep it goin!! #CantGiveUpNow"

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Chris Paul (@cp3)

Since that year, Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the best players in the NBA.

He is currently averaging 28.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 16 games.

The Thunder are also the second seed in the Western Conference with a 12-4 record in 16 games.

SGA’s comment on CP3’s Instagram post:

“I can’t lie u have to be MVP”

Shai speaking facts pic.twitter.com/QZu1C40z0Y
— CP3REGION (@cp3region) November 24, 2024

Meanwhile, Paul is in his first season as a member of the Spurs.

Despite turning 39 over the offseason, he is still averaging 10.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 17 games.

The Spurs have won three games in a row.

They are the 10th seed with a 9-8 record in 17 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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