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The Golden State Warriors were at Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday, hoping to continue their recent streak where they've won eight of their last ten games. With the Warriors leading by ten against the Knicks as the third quarter came to an end, Chris Paul rammed his shoulder in Jalen Brunson as he dribbled up court and was not called for a foul. The incident sparked multiple reactions across social media from fans.
FOUL or NO FOUL? 🤔 Chris Paul shouldered Jalen Brunson in the face & did NOT get the foul call.
CP3 then went to help up Brunson & Brunson told him, “I don’t need that hand.” pic.twitter.com/gIMtDOcd1Z
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) March 1, 2024
I love this from Jalen Brunson!!!
He said something along the lines of “get your damn hand outta here” to Chris Paul pic.twitter.com/T2ZgGqTxN9
— Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) March 1, 2024
Chris Paul knocks Brunson down in the open court. No call! Good no call refs! 😤
I love that afterwards Brunson refused a help up from Paul too. F those guys. Keep your filthy hands away! 😤💪🏾🤣
— Bobby Brunson Stan (@RudeBoyNYK) March 1, 2024
Jalen Brunson wanted no part of Chris Paul's hand after he knocked him down
— Pat O'Keefe (@patokeefe12) March 1, 2024
Chris Paul bitch ass literally stuck his shoulder into Brunson’s face. That’s a no call? I’m glad JB aint accept his help off the floor
— Keith 🏀🇵🇷🗽 (@KeithKill) March 1, 2024
Great time to pull out the “Chris Paul is a mentor to Jalen Brunson” sideline story TNT. Not like the guy didn’t just cheap shot him for no reason at the end of the 3rd
— Dean (@_deanberg) March 1, 2024
Knicks fans were understandably upset. The Warriors were ahead, 80-70 and there was no reason for Chris Paul to take what appeared to be a cheap shot on Jalen Brunson. Not to mention that the officials did not call what was an obvious foul if anything.
Brunson seemingly took offense to the act and when Paul tried to help him up off the floor, Brunson responded along the lines of saying he did not need Paul's hand to help him up.
Chris Paul had recently returned to the Warriors lineup after missing the last 21 games due to a hand injury. Paul underwent surgery and had completed his recovery. He made his return to the court on Tuesday during the Warriors win against the Washington Wizards. He finished the game with nine points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes of play.
Prior to the injury, Paul had been averaging a career-low 8.9 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals with splits of 42.6 percent shooting from the field, 37.1 percent shooting from the three point line and 83.3 percent shooting from the free throw line. He has been coming off the bench for the first time in his career.
