"Classic CP3 move": Fans poke fun at Wemby and Chris Paul for not taking shots at the NBA skills challenge; ended up being disqualified 

Saturday's NBA skills challenge sparked a chain of events and kept sports enthusiasts across social media entertained. However, one particular incident caught fans' attention, and not for the right reasons. Celebrated basketball players, Wemby and Chris Paul were disqualified for their unconventional strategy.

The contestants had to complete a series of challenges, like bounce passes, chest passes, dribbling, and shots. It's important to understand the rules of the shots for context. The challengers had to shoot from three different locations. After three missed attempts at each location, contestants were allowed to proceed to the next obstacle.

Chris Paul and Wemby of the Team Spurs thought it was easier to shoot into thin air than make efforts to aim for the hoop. However, the strategy cost them.

Fans troll Wemby and Chris Paul for hacking the NBA skills challenge

Chris Paul is arguably known for his smart strategies and gameplay, more than his athletic skills. His efforts at the NBA skills challenge were not surprising to fans.

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Another netizen defended the players.

"work smarter not harder… someone show me the rulebook where it says this is illegal"

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Another user added

"They were disqualified because they successfully found a glitch"

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A user remarked quirkily.

"When you become the glitch in The Matrix...."

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Some fans are confused about the team's conduct.

"Ive watched the Spurs all year and I have no idea what to think about them, very random."

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Some critics commented.

"First Houston astros and now the spurs Texas team are a bunch of cheaters bro."

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Another user pointed out the audience's reaction.

They were booed even by the players. You know they screwed up then

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Some have questioned the unanimous decision.

"I mean, I think they're just having fun. I don't really see the issue with that lmao"

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It looks like the NBA is resented by many.

"And this clip is the most NBA action I’ve watched in over 10 years. The game of basketball is great. The NBA is an unwatchable version of it."

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A user commented on the after-effects.

"They may need to take off 2 games for emotional damage… how can they play after being disqualified!"

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X-users commented about the all-star celebrity NBA.

"Embarrassing this is what all star activities have turned into"

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Although the strategy worked and the Team Spurs completed the challenge in less than 48 seconds, their efforts were not recognized. However, Wemby remarked, “I don’t regret it. I think it was a good idea.” On the other hand, winners of the NBA challenge, Mitchell and Mobley revealed, "If they weren’t disqualified, I think we probably would have just done the same thing, to be honest with you.”

He concluded with the phrase 'play to win' referring to the Chris-Wemby duo.