In 2021, the San Antonio Spurs signed veteran guard Chris Paul to a one-year contract. This move pairs him with rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama. Prior to joining the Spurs, Paul was waived by the Golden State Warriors, who would have owed him $30 million for the upcoming season. However, the Spurs will be paying him around $11 million.
In his previous season with the Warriors, Paul averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 assists in 58 games. Throughout his career, he has been widely regarded as one of the best point guards of all time and has achieved several accolades, including NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player, and two Olympic gold medals.
Paul began his basketball career with the New Orleans Hornets in 2005 before playing for various teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns. In 2021, he reached the NBA Finals for the first time with the Suns before being traded to the Warriors.
The addition of Paul to the Spurs roster is expected to bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and skill to