Chris Paul's recent social media post has sparked renewed speculation about the possibility of him joining the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA veteran shared an Instagram video of himself making a string of three-pointers, captioned "342..." and tagged former teammate JJ Redick with a saluting emoji.
For those unfamiliar with the reference, "342" is the name of Redick's infamous offseason shooting workout, representing exactly 342 shots made every Sunday for over a decade. This nod to their time together on the Los Angeles Clippers has raised eyebrows given Redick's current role as head coach of the Lakers.
Redick, who led the Lakers to a win over the Knicks in his first season at the helm, currently sits near the bottom of the league in three-point efficiency with 34.4 percent accuracy. However, Paul's post didn't explicitly ask for a roster spot or request Redick's help in luring him to Los Angeles.
Paul's situation remains unresolved as he hasn't played since December 1, when he logged eight points and three assists in a loss to Miami. Despite previously stating this would be his final NBA season, Paul has continued to train daily at the Clippers' former Playa Vista facility, including a recent viral workout clip where he knocked down 20 straight three-pointers.
While it's unclear what Redick's involvement means for Paul's future with the Lakers, one thing is clear: Chris Paul isn't treating this season like a goodbye tour just yet. With his work ethic and dedication to training on full display, it remains to be seen whether he'll ultimately join forces with Redick in Los Angeles or pursue another destination for the remainder of the season.
For those unfamiliar with the reference, "342" is the name of Redick's infamous offseason shooting workout, representing exactly 342 shots made every Sunday for over a decade. This nod to their time together on the Los Angeles Clippers has raised eyebrows given Redick's current role as head coach of the Lakers.
Redick, who led the Lakers to a win over the Knicks in his first season at the helm, currently sits near the bottom of the league in three-point efficiency with 34.4 percent accuracy. However, Paul's post didn't explicitly ask for a roster spot or request Redick's help in luring him to Los Angeles.
Paul's situation remains unresolved as he hasn't played since December 1, when he logged eight points and three assists in a loss to Miami. Despite previously stating this would be his final NBA season, Paul has continued to train daily at the Clippers' former Playa Vista facility, including a recent viral workout clip where he knocked down 20 straight three-pointers.
While it's unclear what Redick's involvement means for Paul's future with the Lakers, one thing is clear: Chris Paul isn't treating this season like a goodbye tour just yet. With his work ethic and dedication to training on full display, it remains to be seen whether he'll ultimately join forces with Redick in Los Angeles or pursue another destination for the remainder of the season.
. It's cool to see Chris Paul still hyping himself up with those three-pointers... I mean, 342 shots made is some next level stuff 
! But let's be real, his situation with the Clippers isn't exactly a slam dunk 
. He's been training like crazy, but has he thought this one through? Joining Redick on the Lakers now would just lead to another confusing situation... I think Paul needs to prove himself more before jumping ship 
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. I mean, I love his shooting skills, but leading the Lakers isn't exactly a cakewalk. Maybe he should just stick to what he's good at - scoring 
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... 342 is a weird reference btw, i'm not sure why he tagged jj but it's cool that they're reminiscing about old times 
... paul seems determined to make this season work and prove himself, fingers crossed for him 
The Lakers want to make it seem like they're investing in their coaching staff while secretly trying to poach their star player. And let's be real, if Redick can't even get his old teammate on board, how much of an impact is he having as a head coach? 
and now, jj redick gets all nostalgic with that "342" reference... gotta wonder if chris paul's just playin' the villain, keepin' everyone guessin', or is this for real? 
one thing's for sure, his training vids are gettin' a lot of love... 
and who knows what's gonna happen next? might be a lakers reunion? only time (and chris paul himself) will tell 
. he's been trainin hard and still got game, no need 4 him to change teams mid season. plus jj redick's doin a decent job as head coach already 
. can't help but think paul's just tryna stir up drama with that instagram post 
. i'm gonna believe it when i see it 
I think Paul's post is more than just a casual nod to JJ, you feel me? He's showing loyalty to their Clippers days, but also hinting at something bigger - maybe even an alliance with Redick if he gets traded? The way Redick is struggling as coach and now getting tagged in this post... it's like Paul is saying "hey, I got your back" 
. And let's be real, Paul's training is on another level 
? I feel like he's trying to keep us in suspense, lol 
Can't wait to see how this drama unfolds 
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342 shots in a row? That's crazy, but also kinda sad - like, what if that's all he's got left in him? 
on one hand, I'm stoked to see him working hard as ever, knocking down threes like a boss... but on the other hand, it feels like his career is coming to an end and we're just watching a farewell tour. 
how many days a week does he shoot 342 shots lol.
... Maybe Paul just wanna show off his skills 'fore makin' any moves? 
Either way, I'm hyped to see what happens next! 
Chris Paul's recent post has us wondering if he's just playing it cool while secretly planning his exit strategy from the Clippers. Meanwhile, JJ Redick's involvement in this drama raises questions about the Lakers' leadership and coaching staff. Are they more interested in bringing back a familiar face rather than putting their faith in young talent? 
. Meanwhile, JJ Redick is trying to lead the Lakers to wins as their new coach, and Paul's just being mysterious about his intentions 
? On a separate note, Redick's three-point efficiency isn't exactly setting the world on fire