Chris Paul, after being cut by the Warriors, the Spurs completed a one-year 11 million contract extension with him for the first time, which can be called a seamless connection!
The 39-year-old Paul has actually been targeted by the Spurs' Popovich for a long time!
In the 2023-24 season, the Spurs picked Wembanyama, a once-in-a-century talent, through the top pick, and he showed his edge in his rookie season, playing All-Star level statistics, 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.6 blocks.
However, Wembanyama is still some way from superstardom and still needs special training and honing.
Popovich is naturally a well-known head coach, and he has experience in training center forwards, such as Admiral Robinson and Rockford Duncan.
But the age difference between the two of them is 55 years old, after all, communication can't be done without talking, there is a generation gap of years!
And Paul's addition can help Popovich to train Wembanyama together, so that he can quickly grow into a superstar and a team leader.
In summary, Paul and the Spurs have been working together for more than a year, and he will play an important role in the future of the Spurs, and he will play a triple role.
1. Players
Paul will return to the starting line-up next season and his excellent organisational skills will help Wembanyama and other youngsters better understand how to win games.
2. Teachers
Paul is a strong leader and will help Wembanyama read the game and use his strengths to play effectively.
3. Head coach
The 75-year-old Popovich and the Spurs completed a 5-year contract extension of 80 million, but the years are not forgiving after all, and the energy of Mr. Bobo will always fade day by day!
And Paul will be the best person to inherit the mantle of Popovich, and Paul is very likely to join the Spurs coaching staff after next season and become the head coach of the Spurs in the future.
Perhaps in the next 10 years, Paul will be a coach and build the next NBA championship dynasty with Wembanyama.