Things could look very different for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs heading into next season. Most NBA fans may be aware that trades and new contracts have been occurring for players around the league. Chris Paul was recently waived by the Golden State Warriors.
However, he was picked up almost instantly by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs offered CP3 a 1-year contract for around $11 million. This contract might just be Chris Paul’s chance to showcase his value at this point in his career.
Breaking: Chris Paul has agreed on a one-year, $11 million-plus deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/K2rRHDTT44
— ESPN (@espn) July 1, 2024
In terms of winning an NBA championship, many fans may think that the Spurs have no chance. However, it is safe to say that they will exceed expectations next season.
Paul George hinted that Victor Wembanyama needed a player like Chris Paul on his team
This season did not go too well for the Spurs. They finished at the bottom of the Western Conference and clearly have to address a lot of issues if they wish to be postseason contenders. One of the biggest reasons that the Spurs did not win too many games was their inability to use Victor Wembanyama effectively.
Although Wemby did show a great deal of dominance in his rookie season, there was no translation to victory and wins. Paul George even commented that Wemby needs someone who understands the game of basketball well in order to find success.
There is no one who fits the description better than Chris Paul. While the Point God may clearly be at the end of his career, his basketball knowledge and advice will certainly help aid a radical transformation in the San Antonio Spurs heading into next season.Chris Paul’s NBA career is expected to end with the San Antonio Spurs
Chris Paul is currently 39 years old and the only remaining active player from the draft class. He is only a few months younger than LeBron James. Given that CP3 is not a physical specimen like LeBron, his ability to stay in the league for so long is quite impressive.
Be that as it may, Paul’s stats and impact on the court have gone down drastically in recent times. During his last season with the Warriors, CP3 averaged 6.8 assists while playing just around 26 minutes per game. These numbers are expected to translate well when facilitating Wemby and the Spurs.Unless another trade occurs at some point, Chris Paul’s NBA career is expected to finally end with the San Antonio Spurs. This is also likely going to be his last chance to contend for an NBA championship.