Chris Paul’s most popular nickname is CP3, it’s his jersey number. He is almost synonymous with the number. But does it affect his game at all? Based on my preliminary research, it does.

CP3 averages 9.5 assists per game over his career. However, on Wednesdays- the third day of the week, he averages 9.8 assists. That is higher than his career average and the highest for any day of the week.

CP3 averages 11.6 assists in the 2007-2008 season. His third season in the league.

California is the third largest state in the country. Against Californian teams, CP3 averages 9.75 assists over his career, higher than his career average.

The Los Angeles Lakers is the third most valuable team in the league. Over his career, he averages 10.4 assists against the Lakers, well over his career average.

The New Orleans Pelicans are the third lowest valued NBA team. He averages 10.3 assists when playing against them.

Isaiah Thomas and Anthony Davis also wear number 3. He averages 10.4 and 9.8 assists respectively when facing them.

CP3 averages 9.6 apg in March, the third month of the year. That’s still above his career average.