I don't really have a strong CP3 take. It seems like NBA talking heads and social media are divided in-between "CP3 is the Point God and he needs to win this title" and "CP3 is a dirt player/big choker is about to blow it again." I think he actually played pretty well in the last game, especially if you believe he is hurt. I think some people have really felt like Paul hasn't gotten his due as elite all-time great NBA player over the years and a chance to win a title would be thankful affirmation of his all-time great status. For Paul haters, it would be entertaining I guess to see him fail again in the postseason, even if he objectively played really well in the Finals.
I think if CP3 wins a title he probably clearly vaults over Nash and Stockton in the all-time PG pantheon (some fans will argue that he is already clear of them) because he'll have a ring and they did not. I don't know, I kind of just think CP3 has always been great and doesn't need a ring as much as some other guys to validate his status. At this point in his career its unlikely he is going to win 3-4 rings and really vault himself into the pantheon.
I think if CP3 wins a title he probably clearly vaults over Nash and Stockton in the all-time PG pantheon (some fans will argue that he is already clear of them) because he'll have a ring and they did not. I don't know, I kind of just think CP3 has always been great and doesn't need a ring as much as some other guys to validate his status. At this point in his career its unlikely he is going to win 3-4 rings and really vault himself into the pantheon.