Why Chris Paul Is Under More Pressure Than Blake Griffin Next Season

Chris Paul is one of the league's most unselfish talents, and while he can pass off to teammate Blake Griffin on an open-court oop, he can't defer the pressures of this upcoming season.

As Paul enters his ninth season in the league, he should no longer be allowed to escape the pressure that squeezes all other marquee names.

This isn’t personal—even if Paul’s resume says otherwise.