NBA Finals Bucks-Suns: Is Chris Paul A Top-5 PG Of All-Time If The Suns Lose? Stephen A. Smith Gave His Thoughts

On Friday on ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith was asked if Chris Paul is a top-five point guard of all-time if the Phoenix Suns lose the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Smith's answer can be seen in a clip that is embedded below in a Tweet from First Take's Twitter account.

.@stephenasmith believes that Chris Paul would drop out of the top-5 PGs of all time list if the Suns lose the Finals 👀

"If he doesn't [win a ring], I would have to put probably Jason Kidd or Gary Payton right there." pic.twitter.com/LjipSRqlnM
— First Take (@FirstTake) July 16, 2021

The Phoenix Suns are 4-point favorites in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, according to FanDuel.

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