Chris Paul II, the 5-foot-11 point guard and son of 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul, has captured attention during his performances in the Nike EYBL circuit. As a Class of 2028 recruit playing for his father’s Team CP3, Paul II has been instrumental in helping his team hold the top position in Division C.
On Monday, Paul II shared a highlight reel showcasing his outstanding dribbling skills that create space in the paint and enable him to make difficult shots. The video also illustrates his accuracy from beyond the three-point line, highlighting his shooting ability.
“2️⃣ back,” he captioned the video.
His highlight reel sparked reactions from several notable basketball figures, including Timothy Young, brother of four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black; two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas; and Jason Crowe Jr., the No. 6 recruit in the Class of 2026.
Isaiah Thomas commented with three race flags.
Anthony Black added two money bag emojis.
“moving different,” commented Timothy Young with two fingers crossed emojis.
Jason Crowe Jr. commented, “2 slime.”
Team CP3’s Dominance and Winning Streaks in EYBL Games
Team CP3 currently holds a 6-2 record, earning six points in the circuit. They opened their campaign with back-to-back wins on May 16, defeating City Rocks 61-48 and narrowly edging Indy Heat 54-47. Their momentum continued the next day with a solid 64-43 victory over Expressions.
On May 18, Team CP3 recorded a decisive 81-54 win against Howard Pulley. In this matchup, Chris Paul II contributed five points on 2-for-4 shooting, including making 1 of 2 attempts beyond the arc. He also added two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one turnover over nearly 15 minutes of play.
The team maintained their success with wins against All Ohio, 61-46, and Meanstreets, 74-64, showcasing their consistency throughout the tournament.
Challenges for Chris Paul II and Team CP3 in Recent Matches
Despite a strong start, Team CP3 faced their first defeat against Mac Irvin Fire on Sunday. Chris Paul II delivered an impressive individual effort, scoring 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-3 from three-point range, along with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 25:46 minutes. He also made his only free throw.
However, Amarion Smith-Holley’s 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals led Mac Irvin Fire to a narrow 68-64 victory over Team CP3.
Following this loss, Team CP3 suffered a second consecutive defeat against Team Final with a 61-47 scoreline on Monday. Looking ahead, Team CP3 will compete against MOKAN, Brad Beal Elite, Boo Williams, and Team Herro in their upcoming sessions, providing opportunities to rebound and strengthen their standing.