For years, Chris Paul had a secret offseason ritual in which he would continue working out even after his team was eliminated from the playoffs until the end of The Finals. Paul would only then allow himself any downtime to rest before ramping back up for the next season.

Paul thought it would be a way to prepare his body and mind for a Finals run he hoped would someday happen.

The extended workout season Paul would endure sometimes took place under the umbrella of Creative Arts Agency, which represents Paul and also organizes springtime workouts for incoming draft prospects. Paul's workouts allowed him to get to know future teammate Devin Booker, beginning in 2015.