Chris Paul Agrees to Join San Antonio Spurs in Exchange for $11 Million
According to ESPN, Chris Paul, a 39-year-old veteran point guard and one of the best in the NBA in the last two decades, has reached an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for $11 million.
The agreement was advanced by Adrian Wojnarowski, a respected NBA insider, just hours after the Golden State Warriors announced Paul’s departure.
With Chris Paul joining the Spurs, coach Gregg Popovich gains one of the most efficient game generators in the competition to provide balls to Victor Wembanyama.
Popovich has praised Paul in the past, stating, "Chris Paul is one of the greatest NBA competitors of all time. He’s a great leader."
Last season, Paul started 18 of the 58 games he played, averaging 9.2 points and 6.8 assists.
Throughout his successful NBA career, which began in 2005 as the number 4 pick in the Draft, Paul has averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game.
What does the point guard position look like for the San Antonio Spurs with Chris Paul on board?
For next season, the Spurs have Chris Paul, Stephon Castle (the number 4 pick in the Draft this year), Tre Jones, Juan Nunez (who has an agreement with FC Barcelona but whose rights in the Endesa League are held by Real Madrid), and Jeremy Sochan (a forward who was tried out as a point guard last season).
Juan Nunez’s Situation
Nacho Duque reported that Juan Nunez, a 20-year-old point guard from Spain, has an agreement with FC Barcelona but whose rights in the Endesa League are held by Real Madrid. Real Madrid could resort to the right of first refusal for the Madrid point guard.
What’s Next for the San Antonio Spurs?
With this situation in their squad, it will be necessary to see if the San Antonio Spurs claim Juan Nunez or wait one or two seasons for the Spanish international to finish maturing in Europe.