Paul, 36, is the 16th season of his career this season. In terms of Paul's ability to lead the team, it is not difficult for him to lead the team into the playoffs, it is a basic operation for him. As we all know, in Paul's career, he has only touched the Western Conference floor twice. Winning the next series was not easy for Paul.
According to statistics, Paul lost four rounds of the 2-0 leading series in his career, and his career was reversed seven times, the first person in NBA history.
Time and destiny, Paul's personal ability and ability to lead the team are beyond doubt. He may go without a crown for life, but Paul still deserves the title of "Point Guard God." Paul is the most perfect point guard, the organization of tandem attributes, always put the pass first, this is the best template for the traditional point guard, which is why he is called the god of point guards.
Paul's personal peak was during the Clippers, but unfortunately met the ghost coach Rivers, and in the past two seasons Rivers has proved that he really does not deserve the title of championship coach. Career 3 times in different teams by the 3-1 reversal, Rivers's strength, can be imagined. And in 18 years, when he was closest to the Finals, he suffered an injury, which made the Rockets regret being out of the Western Conference Finals, and it can only be said that this is also Paul's life.
This year was the closest paul's career to a championship. The playoffs were out of the game, plagued by injuries, so that the winning team could not play competitively, and the Suns relied on a healthier and more complete lineup to reach the finals. It was also the first time in paul's career that he had rushed out of the West, but with a 2-0 lead, he was overturned in four consecutive sets. Paul's performance in the Finals was slightly out of order, but overall it was in line with his normal standards.
Forced by his physical talent and personal playing style, Paul has no way to achieve super personal output in life and death battles like superstars like Curry and Durant, and become the one who changes the situation. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Paul is frequently reversed.
And missed this year, if you continue to stay in the sun, then Paul to touch the finals floor again, it is not easy. After a season of rest, teams such as the Western Lakers Jazz Lone Rangers will make a comeback, and Paul is one year older, and the situation of the Suns will not be optimistic at that time.
The Lakers have been rumored to Paul recently, and Anthony is also on the Lakers' reinforcement list. The gathering of the three heroes of the wind and dust in the Lakers may really become a reality. Paul will jump out of his contract in the offseason and have the option to renew his contract with the Suns, as well as the option to switch to another team. If Paul is determined to win the championship, then joining the Lakers is undoubtedly one of the best options.
James and Paul's relationship is as close as brothers, James and Paul's playing style is also very adaptable, joining the Lakers, recruiting Anthony, plus Davis, as the magician said: "LeBron Paul AD is equal to the championship." It makes sense to say that the Lakers got the coveted guard handlers, james and Davis' tall forward combination also fit Paul's style of play, and if the three of them can come together to win the championship, it will also be a good story.
But to get Paul, the difficulty is not as simple as getting Anthony. Paul wants to join the Lakers, the best way can only be through the transaction, but the Lakers dismal trading chips, if the Sun management will not suddenly have a cerebral hemorrhage, generally can not see. The second option is to count on Paul's base salary. The championship is tempting, but no one will go through with the money, give up 40 million to get the basic salary, Will Paul agree?
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