Chris Paul appeared to be trying to make it clear who was the one really calling the shots in Phoenix these days.
that was published on Monday, Paul said he was “surprised” by the trade that sent him from the Suns to the Washington Wizards and intimated that former Knicks executive Isiah Thomas was part of the decision-making process.
“But when it comes through and my son texts me, I realize that, you know, Mat and Isiah, I guess, just wanted to go in a different direction.”USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The news was an even bigger surprise since Paul had said he had spoken with James Jones, the Suns’ president of basketball operations and general manager, the day prior and he had been optimistic that he’d stay in Arizona.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia has become close with Isiah Thomas, though the ex-Knicks GM has no official role with the Suns.Paul’s comments regarding Thomas’ role in the blockbuster deal that became public on Sunday is sure to raise eyebrows across the league. that Thomas would “have a prominent role in the front office,” but those were shot down. During his introductory press conference, Ishbia even said that the Suns did not have plans to hire Thomas for any role.
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