Could Chris Paul end his time in the league after a season or two with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers? As most NBA fans should be aware, CP3 is one of the oldest active players in the league and is currently on the Golden State Warriors. He was traded to the team at the start of this season in return for sending Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards.
Although Chris Paul has established himself as one of the top point guards in NBA history, he has never won an NBA championship and has been trolled a great deal by fans. Recent reports reveal that a potential trade to the Los Angeles Lakers could change things for the point guard at the backend of his NBA career.
Can Chris Paul help the Lakers get better?
A senior reporter from Bleacher Report indicated that Chris Paul joining the Los Angeles Lakers is a real possibility and shouldn’t be completely dismissed. However, there is no denying that this fit may not work out perfectly. After all, CP3 is ball-dominant and needs to facilitate the offense in order to be effective.
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The Lakers already have LeBron James or D’Angelo Russell to do just that. Moreover, Paul is much older than the other guards on the team and could potentially be a liability on defense. Even under a minute restriction, he is unlikely to have a significant impact on the team given that he is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career with the Warriors.
With all of that being said, it is quite fair to say that Lakers fans may be wondering why their team would even consider making such a trade. Especially since the Lakers have already been attacked for preferring aged and experienced players past their prime as opposed to developing their young stars.
CP3 also has a good relationship with LeBron James
This just might be the reason that the Lakers are showing an interest in Chris Paul. Since he and LeBron have known each other for several years, there is a mutual sense of respect and a good relationship. Considering that LeBron has a player option for the upcoming season, it is quite possible for the Lakers to bring in his old friend in order to convince King James to continue playing for the Lakers.
The Lakers undoubtedly have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. They have already fired their head coach and are currently looking for a suitable replacement. If the team makes decisions that LeBron does not approve, it is more than possible for LeBron to end his career with another team.