Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul Disqualified from NBA Skills Challenge for Invalid Shots

The Spurs duo's unconventional strategy to save time was ruled against the spirit of the competition's rules.

Wembanyama and Paul attempted a time-saving strategy by flipping shots forward instead of aiming to make them during the Skills Challenge.
The NBA disqualified the Spurs teammates, stating their shot attempts did not meet the requirement of being 'valid' under the rules.
Their strategy initially resulted in the fastest time of 47.9 seconds but was nullified after review.
Wembanyama said he devised the plan and consulted with others beforehand but acknowledged officials did not explicitly approve it.
Despite the disqualification, both players expressed no regrets, with Paul describing the experience as fun and experimental.