Today, the NBA playoffs continue, and the Phoenix Suns still have to play against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The two teams were 3-2 in the first five games, with the Suns leading, and they won the Battle of Tennozan in the fifth game. But that game was also very tough because the Suns lacked a hamstring Booker, supported by veteran Chris Paul.
Although the Pelicans don't have superstars, they are very strong and resilient. As a lost draft, Pelicans guard Alvarado became the new favorite of fans, and his stealing and extreme defense were impressive, even provoking Paul's anger. As a famous star, Paul was even annoyed by Alvarado's style of play and broke the defense.
In the fifth game, Paul made a dangerous move against Alvarado in anger: jumping up and shooting, he stretched out his feet and kicked Alvarado. Even if Alvarado's defense is annoying, Paul should not rely on the old man and play others, which is very incorrect.
Paul's egregious behavior did not escape the NBA's punishment afterwards. According to reports, Paul's move was officially upgraded to a first-degree malicious foul by the NBA today.
In fact, Paul's defense in this series is not the first time, he once tried to block Herbert Jones in the fourth game, but he was too short to touch the ball, so he hit Jones the head and was blown on the spot for a technical foul.
As a famous star, Paul should maintain his demeanor on the field, should not bully others, and have such irrational hurtful actions against young players in the NBA. Paul is indeed great, but his style of play is always spat upon, and it is not for no reason.