The athlete's body is a magnificent sight, and ESPN has a month dedicated to celebrating these bodies. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul is the latest person to strip and show off his physique for the entire world to see.

He posted a picture from the shoot on his Instagram page, and the image prominently featured his back muscles and his rear. For fans who are used to seeing Paul cross other guards over and make the perfect pass, this photo was definitely a shock on their feed.

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He was sharing how body-positive the experience was for him, but plenty of his NBA colleagues couldn't help but chuckle and jab at him with jokes about him getting naked.

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Yahoo! Sports' Chris Young reported how some of his colleagues and friends reacted to the image:

“How I’m supposed to eat my jello after seeing this…?” [DeAndre] Jordan queried.

Former Finals MVP Billups, having embarked on a broadcast career since his NBA retirement, also had some choice advice for the ‘Point God’.

“I’m glad u feelin good youngsta, but put some damn cloths on,” Billups wrote.

The mockery didn’t end with past and present NBA stars.

Even the likes of Zaire Wade and Bronny James, sons of Dwyane Wade and LeBron James respectively, couldn’t help but give Paul some stick for the pictures.

You know it's something else when the sons of your close friends couldn't help but give their two cents on your decisions. Some may even claim that the mid-life crisis is hitting Paul early.

However, no one will question his ability to play. He is one of the best point guards to ever play the game, averaging 18.5 points and 9.7 assists a game. His stint with the Houston Rockets may have ended horribly, but he will definitely be an asset for the Thunder if the team decides to stick with him this season.