NBA: Two favorites to recruit Chris Paul

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NBA: Two favorites to recruit Chris Paul

Published on June 11, 2023 at 4:12 p.m.

Likely cut by the Suns, Chris Paul does not intend to surrender for the time being. The 38-year-old point guard still enjoys a good rating in the NBA despite the very mixed season he is coming out of. Moreover, several franchises are already at work to recover the Point God during the offseason. Among them, the two Los Angeles teams: the Clippers and the Lakers.

If the news announcing the end of collaboration between Chris Paul and the Suns should be confirmed, there is no doubt that several franchises will be on the case to try to acquire the services of the Phoenix player, who wants to tread the NBA floors for several more seasons in order to win a first title. Even if CP3, at 38, has just concluded the worst season of his career (statistically) on an injury, he remains an experienced leader. It is for this reason that the Clippers and the Lakers closely monitor the situation according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Clippers, a good idea?

After six years with the Clippers, Chris Paul knows the City of Angels well. The ringleader even owns a vacation home there. During his time between 2011 and 2017, the latter was selected five times for the All-Star Game, proof of his development on the spot. Problem, the sector could turn out to be blocked at the Clippers and Russell Westbrook decides to continue the adventure in California, he who says he is happy in his new team. Moreover, with the salaries of Paul George et Kawhi Leonarddifficult to imagine that the franchise could recruit the Point God without breaking its roster.

A duet with LeBron James approaching?

It almost makes sense, yet they have never played together in the NBA. Chris Paul and LeBron James could meet again this summer. Not only do the two men get along very well – CP3 being the sponsor of Bronny James – but in addition, Lakers may need reinforcements at the point guard. D’Angelo Russell not having convinced and the file Kyrie Irving may never come to an end, the contribution of an experienced player like Chris Paul would be anything but negligible on the side of Lakers. Moreover, the tendencies offered by the bookmakers announce an arrival of the Point God at the franchise Rob Pelinka in front of Clippers and the 76ers. Either way, it’s a safe bet that the future of Chris Paul is located in Los Angeles.