July 21, 2021
After watching Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) and the Milwaukee Buck beat the Suns in the NBA Finals, Chris Paul has a tough decision to make about staying with the Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years. They revealed the foundation of a championship team, but uncertainty looms as key players are headed to free agency, leaving more questions than answers for the near future.
The biggest question? Chris Paul, who has a player option for $44.2 million next season. If he declines it he will become an unrestricted free agent, allowing any team to make a pitch for the future Hall of Famer to join their team.
Now what? Uncertainty of Paul, others leave big questions about Suns future
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- Antetokounmpo is picking up Chris Paul on the defensive end as the Suns offence grinds to a halt.
- Another HUGE block from Antetokounmpo on Booker. That s his fifth of the night. He is doing everything for the Bucks! 5 BLOCKS NOW FOR GIANNIS
He s also up to 43 points in Game 6 on ABC pic.twitter.com/bLOHqjtI3S NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021
- Giannis buries two free throws to make it 41 points on the night (14-of-15). This his is third 40-point game of the Finals.
Bucks lead 88-84 with 8:03 to go.
- Jrue Holiday buries the triple, but Chirs Paul answers right back with an and-1.