NBA All-Star 2025 Skills Challenge was marred by controversy when Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama, teammates of the San Antonio Spurs, were disqualified for not taking shots during the final stage of the relay. The duo flung balls quickly towards the basket instead of shooting, a move widely seen as a cheat.
Veteran player Kevin Harlan initially blamed Paul for the tactic, but Wembanyama claimed it was his idea and ran it by several NBA executives before their disqualification. Team Spurs received widespread criticism from fans and fellow competitors alike, with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell giving them two thumbs-down on social media.
The disqualification has raised questions about whether the competition should be revamped to include a H-O-R-S-E style shooting challenge. With Paul’s actions potentially ruining the Skills Challenge, it remains to be seen what consequences will follow.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-all-star-2025-chris-paul-victor-wembanyama-disqualified-from-skills-challenge-for-not-taking-shots-014743303.html