Chris Paul signs with the Spurs

[Dejounte]

Yes!!!

https://x.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1807572545853407401?s=46

[ace3g]

https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1807572545853407401

[Spurs Brazil]

Good!

[Dex]

10 years too late, but at least the Spurs did SOMETHING

[Mugen]

:lol tbh

[Mr. Body]

Thought so. I think they tried to trade for him but Warriors wanted to shed salary.

[jeebus]

Well if he teaches the scrubs on the Spurs anything, it'll be how to pass hopefully.

[Mugen]

Hopefully he's a good soldier for a few months, does a little bit of mentoring with Castle and the other young guys. Then trade him for some 2nds during the deadline.

[objective]

Stephon Castle: "They took me fourth, they believe in me as the point guard!"

:pop: "drop dead and get over yourself, see you in 25-26!"

[Robz4000]

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/401179644819188674/60D2A81399759F5DB3FAAC00C91589D49FC69C31/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false

[DesignatedT]

Good vet. Will teach Castle how to play point and set up Wemby with plenty of lobs.

[Mr. Body]

He's improved young players everywhere he's gone. Coach on the court. He won't really wear out his welcome.

[Dex]

Fuck...now we have to cheer for CP3.

You better be worth it, you little flopping...person of basketball knowledge

[TekXX]

*applaud*, they did something, they got darn did something, Wright and Pop made a fucking decision, it's a little underwhelming, but gosh darn it they did something.

[MannyIsGod]

INC Wemby State Farm commercials?

[aissagholi7981]

NOW go sign Paul George and we're top 4 in the West lol

[NASpurs]

He'll still be CP0 after he's finished with us :lol

[NASpurs]

Keldon is going to give up his number? :lol

[Ef-man]

Fuck...now we have to cheer for CP3.

You better be worth it, you little flopping...person of basketball knowledge

Cheer until he goes lame at end of season as he usually does.

[BacktoBasics]

Alrighty then. Hopefully this guy knows his role because he’s been a locker room problem more than once. Maybe since we’re so young it’ll work compared to a vet team that doesn’t want to hear this guy running his mouth.

Early predictions.

He’s not gonna give us over 50 games.

He’s cooked, borderline liability on the floor.

Also can’t shoot anymore. Was a mess at GS.

Narcissistic personality and ego may backfire.

[Dejounte]

He’s likely to end his career here a la T-Mac

[ace3g]

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807575230589583647

[BacktoBasics]

I want numbers. Hopefully this is fiscally appropriate.

[BackHome]

OMG I have no clue what the Spurs are doing signing this old dinosaur? Question will we be able to trade him next season before the trade line and if so what do you thinks he gets us?

[Ariel]

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807575230589583647
1 year contract that keeps the Spurs' powder dry for the '25 free agency. Perfect.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1807574670297674168

[jeebus]

That's a heckuva deal. One year rental to mentor Castle

[TekXX]

11 million for Paul, i can see why he made this decision.

[Barfunk]

No shit, lol.

[Tyronn Lue]

Maybe teach these guys how to get the ball to their superstar talent instead of freezing him out.

[Barfunk]

Thought y'all were joking, lol. Better than nothing. He can pass a basketball.

[BackHome]

So I assume we are going to trade Tre Jones?

[Larry O]

We got CP-3. Now Nic Batun is next. Book it!

[TekXX]

So is he here to train Castle? It's going to be so hard to root for this guy.

[emanueldavidginobili]

I like this signing on this young team. Hes going to be a huge part of Wembys development in the pick and roll.

[rankingtear]

Best development vet in the league.

[Larry O]

We got CP-3, now Nic Batum is next. Book it!

[Barfunk]

Essentially a player-coach. Not too bad when thinking about it like this.

[Leetonidas]

already the best playmaker on the roster :lol

[benefactor]

Haha wow

[Seventyniner]

What's the cap implication? $11M is right around the MLE but can it be used for a 1 year deal?

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1807574680221687849

[MannyIsGod]

So I assume we are going to trade Tre Jones?

The fuck? Why? He can now be a backup like he should be. We needed more rotation PGs.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1807577360536945043

[BacktoBasics]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1807574670297674168

So they basically fed this guys ego and told he was gonna “elevate” Wemby.

I hope this guy doesn’t believe that he’s gonna be anything other than player coach starting out of respect but basically a backup.

[Mr. Body]

So I assume we are going to trade Tre Jones?

How old do you think Chris Paul is?

[aissagholi7981]

What's our 5 looking like now?

CP3 is definitely starting

[objective]

Even though I was out on Castle in a big way, it might be of some interest to people that the host of Locked on UConn, while a guest of another Podcast in the draft run up, compared Castle most to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who of course played with Paul, so maybe there's some magic to be made with Castle and Paul.

[Chinook]

So in case it hasn't been said yet: The Spurs didn't need cap space to make this happen. This would've fit into the MLE. I have been speculating that the Spurs were trying to get in on a PG-to-GS trade by absorbing Paul's contract. In that scenario they needed every bit of space they could get. But as it is, they seem to have more space that they needed. Almost like they could've used the eighth pick and kept all of their holds...

But, they do still have Graham's full contract on their books, and now the Spurs can use that and other contracts for a trade, or jettison Graham's contract and use the cap space directly. In other words, either the Spurs really did go through all this trouble in hope of paying Chris Paul three times as much as he would get on the open market, or the team has another set a moves they want to make. Personally, I think they need a legit vet wing (or two) on the roster, so trades for Hunter, Barnes etc still have value in my mind.

[Chinook]

What's our 5 looking like now?

CP3 is definitely starting

Paul, Castle, Vassell, Sochan, Wemby

[slick'81]

Wembys gonna love playing with him

[picnroll]

Eventual replacement for Pop as coach

[timtonymanu]

What's our 5 looking like now?

CP3 is definitely starting

Have to see how the rest of the offseason plays out. But I can't imagine he would start over Castle/Tre. I see him as a backup PG.

[Leetonidas]

Wemby bout to average 30ppg next season, dude's gonna be catching lobs left and right finally

[itzsoweezee]

;););););)

[Blizzardwizard]

Not many players have the humility to give up the ring-chase up once they've committed to it fully. Gotta give him credit for that at least.

Plenty of guys who'd rather end their careers playing 15 MPG on the Lakers with LeBron than do something productive and memorable elsewhere.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Alrighty then. Hopefully this guy knows his role because he’s been a locker room problem more than once. Maybe since we’re so young it’ll work compared to a vet team that doesn’t want to hear this guy running his mouth.

Early predictions.

He’s not gonna give us over 50 games.

He’s cooked, borderline liability on the floor.

Also can’t shoot anymore. Was a mess at GS.

Narcissistic personality and ego may backfire.

You’re probably a blast at parties.

[Sugus]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1807574670297674168

Fuckin' love it. This was atop of my "offseason wishlist", glad to see it come to fruition.

[kobyz]

Is that signing in mind of CP taking over Pop after this year?

[024]

Finally something to raise the bball IQ of the team. Hard to watch another season of young players with no direction or cohesion.

Would be surprised if the Spurs didn't punt the 24-25 season. Need to see how the young players develop to see who is worth keeping before splashing into the free agency or trade market.

[Chinook]

Wemby bout to average 30ppg next season, dude's gonna be catching lobs left and right finally

I don't believe this, but I do believe he'll finally learn how to run a pick-and-roll properly, which will be great for Castle who is going to have to learn how to run one properly for the pros himself.

[emanueldavidginobili]

1807574250666254543

[Mnky]

Awesome signing! SGA really blossomed undee the tutelage of Paul. His knowledge and game prep will do wonders for these kids. Not to mention he knows how to throw a lob pretty well. Loving this move.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1807580561739010498

[paperboy77]

10 years too late, but at least the Spurs did SOMETHING


Crystalized intelligence bro. Gold if SA uses Paul correctly. This is a win. All we need now is land PG and we are back in the mix. (This is why you get everyone else's picks!)

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wemby bout to average 30ppg next season, dude's gonna be catching lobs left and right finally

average 30?! No way.. agreed it’ll be open bar at the rim though.

[mexicanjunior]

We punted the 8th pick for this bullshit? ��

[exstatic]

We got CP-3, now Nic Batum is next. Book it!

Batums wife allegedly wants him to retire if he doesn’t get a contract with one of the LA teams. She must play bridge with Korvers wife.

[objective]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1807574670297674168

Kind of sad that the Spurs still have to rely on rolling out a 90 year old man to sell the player and close the deal with a washed up 40 year old who just got cut

Can't B.Wrong do anything on his own after 10 years as a GM and assistant GM?

[jeebus]

We punted the 8th pick for this bullshit? ��

We still got wrist cutters in here! :lmao

[slick'81]

Kind of sad that the Spurs still have to rely on rolling out a 90 year old man to sell the player and close the deal with a washed up 40 year old who just got cut

Can't B.Wrong do anything on his own after 10 years as a GM and assistant GM?

we know he cant

[Larry O]

1. PATFO fulfilling their promise to get an experienced vet.
2. Pop trusts and plays vets first.
3. Not a BIG fan of CP-3, but he's a good "player/coach" on the team.

[CGD]

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1807574680221687849

Well no shit, Kevin.

[itzsoweezee]

We got CP-3, now Nic Batum is next. Book it!

Secretly what I was hoping for this offseason

[benefactor]

And lol the people saying he's not starting. Of course he is

[djohn2oo8]

Pop can’t seriously plan on starting this man

[DPG21920]

He’s so bad on defense man. Starting him F’s over the defense and he doesnt shoot 3’s either.

[eDizzle20]

CP3 has shown to aid the development of big men. Great signing!

[Larry O]

BIG time opportunity to sign with the Clipps. Looks like the rats are leaving the sinking ship! ��

[itzsoweezee]

I’m about as far from a sniffer as you can get, but I have no qualms with the offseason so far

[itzsoweezee]

And lol the people saying he's not starting. Of course he is

No way in hell Pop is not starting CP3.

[timtonymanu]

We still got wrist cutters in here! :lmao

mexicanjunior has been cutting his wrist his entire time here. Lol wanting to tank during the Duncan era

[Sugus]

Spurs land a great vet presence at a position of need, on a great contract, while openly stating to Paul that he needs to be a mentor to Wemby and company...

What's not to like, tbh. Let bygones be bygones, he's a great addition to the team. Paul being here also guarantees that he's not getting a ring in the meantime (or that the Spurs race to win it all!), so it's a win-win-win situation.

[thOOdee]

Fucking love this. At best this makes us a playin team, with hopefully still getting decent 2025 pick, keeps wemby happy, cancels out trae young, and signals keeping all atl picks. PLUS WE HAVE TWO UNPROTECTED BETTER PICKS w trading the 8th! Definition of pounding the rock.

[djohn2oo8]

He’s so bad on defense man. Starting him F’s over the defense and he doesnt shoot 3’s either.
Might as well just start Castle. Not sure what Pop is doing.

[djohn2oo8]

Spurs land a great vet presence at a position of need, on a great contract, while openly stating to Paul that he needs to be a mentor to Wemby and company...

What's not to like, tbh. Let bygones be bygones, he's a great addition to the team. Paul being here also guarantees that he's not getting a ring in the meantime (or that the Spurs race to win it all!), so it's a win-win-win situation.
He’s 38 man. :lol

[DAF86]

We got CP-3. Now Nic Batun is next. Book it!

After getting Paul, Batum would actually make a lot of sense. Not the kind of moves I'd have liked but, meh, whatever.

CP3 / Tre
Vassell / Brahnam
Castle / Keldon
Sochan / Batum
Wemby / Collins

[exstatic]

Not many players have the humility to give up the ring-chase up once they've committed to it fully. Gotta give him credit for that at least.

Plenty of guys who'd rather end their careers playing 15 MPG on the Lakers with LeBron than do something productive and memorable elsewhere.

To me, signing with the Lakers is also giving up the ring chase. They suck, and are getting worse every year.

[NASpurs]

With Castle and CP3, the overall BBIQ of the team has gone up to almost average. That alone is good for me. Hopefully CP3 rips some of these dudes.

[Duncan2177]

Great signing. :flag:

[RC_Drunkford]

He‘s the perfect tank commander

[Spurs Brazil]

https://twitter.com/seanelliott_32/status/1807583976158024107

[Robz4000]

He's gonna start and play 30 min. Great tank commander tbh.

[GAustex]

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/401179644819188674/60D2A81399759F5DB3FAAC00C91589D49FC69C31/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false

[baseline bum]

Pop can’t seriously plan on starting this man

He might start but I doubt he plays more than 20 minutes a game.

[TrainOfThought5]

11 million for Paul, i can see why he made this decision.

Easiest ten million he’s ever made.

[SpursFan86]

1 year $11 million…I don’t mind it.

[TekXX]

Is he starting? Can't imagine Pop wants to win more games so he might find a reason not to start him.

[Rubberducky]

I wonder if the Spurs promised Paul that they'd shop him to a contender at the trade deadline. It's very doable with the contract and could get the Spurs something in return.

[Barfunk]

Alrighty then. Hopefully this guy knows his role because he’s been a locker room problem more than once. Maybe since we’re so young it’ll work compared to a vet team that doesn’t want to hear this guy running his mouth.

Early predictions.

He’s not gonna give us over 50 games.

He’s cooked, borderline liability on the floor.

Also can’t shoot anymore. Was a mess at GS.

Narcissistic personality and ego may backfire.

:lol

[exstatic]

And lol the people saying he's not starting. Of course he is

He didn’t start last year in GS. Why would you sign a guy for one year, and then start him?

[Sugus]

He’s 38 man. :lol

Oh, I'm not planning on Chris Paul being the one to carry us to a ring anytime soon, rather the alien playing next to him... :hat

[timvp]

Yeah I really hope it's CP3, Vassell, Castle, Sochan and Wemby. That's a good starting lineup for Castle and Wemby. CP3 adds passing and shooting without soaking up too many touches. Also has an all time high IQ.

Good stuff. Batum or good ol Kyle Anderson to add some front court smarts can't hurt.

[CGD]

I wonder if the Spurs promised Paul that they'd shop him to a contender at the trade deadline. It's very doable with the contract and could get the Spurs something in return.

No doubt

[gambit1990]

best PG in spurs history.

[Tyronn Lue]

He didn’t start last year in GS. Why would you sign a guy for one year, and then start him?
Spurs don't have a Steph Curry to take that slot over Paul. It wouldn't make sense to start anyone else since the Spurs don't even have a serviceable PG.

[slick'81]

Spurs Re definitely going after vets to help out

[AFBlue]

Yeah I really hope it's CP3, Vassell, Castle, Sochan and Wemby. That's a good starting lineup for Castle and Wemby. CP3 adds passing and shooting without soaking up too many touches. Also has an all time high IQ.

Good stuff. Batum or good ol Kyle Anderson to add some front court smarts can't hurt.

This would be perfect.

[Mugen]

Assuming this means that Tre or Keldon is on the move at some point this summer tbh. Wouldn't mind moving Tre if it means we get more shooting/wing help.

[NASpurs]

Corpse of 39 y.o CP >>> Tre Jones

[benefactor]

He didn’t start last year in GS. Why would you sign a guy for one year, and then start him?
Would you like to remind the class who the starting point guard was in Golden State? Or do I need to do it for you?

[DPG21920]

Yeah I really hope it's CP3, Vassell, Castle, Sochan and Wemby. That's a good starting lineup for Castle and Wemby. CP3 adds passing and shooting without soaking up too many touches. Also has an all time high IQ.

Good stuff. Batum or good ol Kyle Anderson to add some front court smarts can't hurt.

Huh? CP is a ball pounder that needs the ball to have any value on top of being an awful defender man. I hope he doesnt start - that’s a small lineup that I dont think improves that much defensively swapping out Julian for CP and hes not a volume off ball 3PT shooter either.

[Mugen]

Would you like to remind the class who the starting point guard was in Golden State? Or do I need to do it for you?

:lol

[jeebus]

Would you like to remind the class who the starting point guard was in Golden State? Or do I need to do it for you?

Just remind him, he legit probably doesn't know.

[GAustex]

For as long I can remember this dirty flopping POS was the anti-Spur
Now this
Alas

[Robz4000]

Assuming this means that Tre or Keldon is on the move at some point this summer tbh. Wouldn't mind moving Tre if it means we get more shooting/wing help.

Would rather keep Tre in case it turns out Castle can't play PG and CP0 is completely done tbh.

[timvp]

Huh? CP is a ball pounder that needs the ball to have any value on top of being an awful defender man. I hope he doesnt start - that’s a small lineup that I dont think improves that much defensively swapping out Julian for CP and hes not a volume off ball 3PT shooter either.

Compared to someone like Trae Young, CP3 is like Bruce Bowen both in terms of defense and not needing the ball.

[timtonymanu]

Yeah Paul will start but I don't see it being a lock the entire season. Depends on how he looks. Spurs also don't have any bench depth outside of Keldon so they could most certainly move him to the bench at any point.

Either way, I hope we get Batum cause just signing Chris Paul seems pretty meh.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

"Paul, Castle, Vassell, Sochan, Wemby "

Paul - negative D
Castle - positive D (Hopefully)
Vassell - neutral D
Sochan - neutral/positive D
Wemby - positive ++ D

on paper this lineup doesn't seem like it will be Historically Bad on defense (again)

[Mugen]

Would rather keep Tre in case it turns out Castle can't play PG and CP0 is completely done tbh.

I mean CP3 is pretty much completely done tbh. I'd be shocked if he played more than 60 games next season.

But yeah probably better to keep Tre around unless they get a pretty substantial upgrade via trade that he's part of.

[thiste]

What the fuck is this

https://phantom-marca.unidadeditorial.es/3edd5487cf9d8a7c6566def44b2ba660/resize/828/f/jpg/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2024/02/18/17082153423816.jpg

[Light]

Sochan's gonna become a master troll under CP3's tutelage

[TheChillFactor]

grandpa bringing in a 38 year old flopping egomaniac as Wemby's "help".

fucking great.

i was hoping for someone that could actually play fucking basketball and maybe is under 38 years old.

if i'm wemby i'm switching to Klutch or CAA tomorrow.

someone take the keys from that geriatric fuck.

[Spurs Homer]

11 mil is not bad ...but come the fuck on - how is this better than Dilly in a spurs uniform for the next decade????

Having said that - i sure hope Castle is the future PG and I pray Paul mentors him and gets results like with SGA

but fuck- 56 year old chrissy - I hope he - at least gets into zollins shit and calls him out for being a pussy under the basket...

What is the over/under of games into the season - on pauls hammy exploding???

[TeKu]

I wonder if the Spurs promised Paul that they'd shop him to a contender at the trade deadline. It's very doable with the contract and could get the Spurs something in return.

This exactly!! Paul will still be ring chasing with LeBrons play-in Lakers come April 25, while we get Gabe Vincent and a 2nd round pick at the deadline. He's just taking a short-term side-trip to SA to coach and save his legs, before chasing again in earnest.

Win/win/win.

[jjspur]

Granted, he's a bit better than any pg we have considering he's 65 years old, but how many games will he play before he gets injured ? Is he getting a DNP Coaches decision - old. Not a fan, but I guess he's better than Sochan or Branham at pg.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

So is it possible that Wemby can become the next Tyson Chandler then?

[DPG21920]

Compared to someone like Trae Young, CP3 is like Bruce Bowen both in terms of defense and not needing the ball.

Sure but Trae is like the worst in the league in ball pounding and defense. CP is in that same mold. He’s not a good fit IMO - spurs needed legit 3PT volume and defense and CP sucks at that and Castle cant shoot either.

It’s not a good fit outside of some PnR which is NOT what SA wants to run and not the system that’s free flowing with playmakers and creators all over. I really dont see what CP does to help any of the issues we saw last year that mattered the most outside of PnR which SA will likely run one of the lowest amount of in the nba.

[poopbox]

At this point he's a better coach than Pop tbh...so there's that

[Dejounte]

This exactly!! Paul will still be ring chasing with LeBrons play-in Lakers come April 25, while we get Gabe Vincent and a 2nd round pick at the deadline. He's just taking a short-term side-trip to SA to coach and save his legs, before chasing again in earnest.

Win/win/win.

If this really was a case, signing Paul wouldn’t have happened on the first day of free agency. CP3 is hanging it up after this season as a Spur.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Granted, he's a bit better than any pg we have considering he's 65 years old, but how many games will he play before he gets injured ? Is he getting a DNP Coaches decision - old. Not a fan, but I guess he's better than Sochan or Branham at pg.
I would be happy to jettison Sochan and trade away his Dennis Rodman hair look and swiss cheese matador defense.

[Mr. Body]

Assuming this means that Tre or Keldon is on the move at some point this summer tbh. Wouldn't mind moving Tre if it means we get more shooting/wing help.

Why do people keep thinking this means Tre gets traded? How old do you think Chris Paul is????

[Dverde]

This will help us scout Chris Paul Jr for one of those 2029 picks.

[Spurs9]

Freaking love this signing so much. Exactly who we needed to mentor our guys.

[T Park]

Maybe teach these guys how to get the ball to their superstar talent instead of freezing him out.

Ah this bullshit lie still going around

[daslicer]

He's still a solid player on the offensive end with his play making and his assist to turnover ratio was pretty good. I look forward to the 4 or 5 lobs he's going to throw to Victor every game. The other positive about him is he will get on guys for not looking for Victor when they try to freeze him during games like they did last year. It's only a 1-year deal which is good in the short term. Surprisingly I like this signing.

[BackHome]

I am confused so now who is going to be our starting PG the guy we picked #4 in the draft or the second round 41st pick guy, or the 40 year old guy?

[timvp]

Sure but Trae is like the worst in the league in ball pounding and defense. CP is in that same mold. He’s not a good fit IMO - spurs needed legit 3PT volume and defense and CP sucks at that and Castle cant shoot either.

CP3 had the same usage percentage as Tre Jones. The Warriors were significantly better on defense with CP3 on the court. CP3 hasn't been a ball pounder for about a decade now and he has always been strong and smart enough to be at least an average defender.

[J_Paco]

Ah this bullshit lie still going around

It's been repeated ad naseum, even though Wembanyama had a sky high usage rate by season's end.

People take the early season struggles (with a PF starting at PG) to get him the ball and assume that was all season long (or look up random instances throughout a game).

Not the biggest fan of CP3, but this team needed another legitimate PG and veteran leadership. It might have been 4 or so years ago, but OKC really started to turn the corner when they paired CP3 with SGA.

I'm hopeful he'll help everyone's game and get us into our sets quicker.

[Rosewood]

I like this move. Kind of shocked by the negative responses here, not gonna lie. It’s a one year deal and his BBIQ and development for Castle/Wemby/Vassell/Sochan by itself makes it worth it even if he plays 25 mpg for 55 games total.

[cd98]

Brilliant. Clearly Paul wouldn't get $11 million from a contender. He comes here. Makes his money. Teaches the young guys professionalism and works with the point guards and logs 20 minutes a game. And then at the end of the season, they cut him and he goes to join a contender to try and win a title his last year.

[heyheymymy]

Feels more like we got an assistant coach than a player lol

Love the idea of a tutor rental and then dumping him at the deadline

I hate CP3 lol wtf but this will definitely be good for development. Probably one of the best vets you could get for such a young team.

[NickiRasgo]

Yeah. I it seems line a stopover for CP3 and discussed that Spurs will try to trade him to a contender team by the deadline. Hoping Spurs can nab a future FRP for him. It's so valuable that even if he doesn't play, impact is still there.

[benefactor]

Feels more like we got an assistant coach than a player lol

Love the idea of a tutor rental and then dumping him at the deadline

I hate CP3 lol wtf but this will definitely be good for development. Probably one of the best vets you could get for such a young team.
Exactly. This team feels like it has been a rudderless boat. They have badly needed a veteran player who can show them what basketball actually looks like. Pop seems like he's out of teaching mode. Now he has a guy who can show our budding Superstar and the rest of the role players how to be professionals.. Paul will show them how to play. This year needs to be a teaching year and you have brought in the right veteran to do it.

[intlspurshk]

OK Paul can definitely help SPURS to get a 2025 lottery pick

[buttsR4rebounding]

https://x.com/BP3/status/180758411717890502117178905021

[timvp]

CP3 can be traded on Dec. 15, right? The Spurs might be able to get something from a contender at the trade deadline. Maybe that was part of the sell. Come teach the kids for a few months and then we can send you to a contender if you want.

[SupremeGuy]

Fucking tos some lobs to Wemby and hit an open 3. That's all this dude has to do to immediately make us better. lol No one is asking him to drop 20 and 10 anymore. We fucking had Sochan running point last year.

[buttsR4rebounding]

CP3 can be traded on Dec. 15, right? The Spurs might be able to get something from a contender at the trade deadline. Maybe that was part of the sell. Come teach the kids for a few months and then we can send you to a contender if you want.

Denver will probably be ready to replace Westbrook by then. Didn’t we get a Denver 2nd rounder for Forbes?

[DPG21920]

CP3 had the same usage percentage as Tre Jones. The Warriors were significantly better on defense with CP3 on the court. CP3 hasn't been a ball pounder for about a decade now and he has always been strong and smart enough to be at least an average defender.

That’s because (IMO) there was a curry level guard in there alongside Klay etc….but here? Im skeptical.

[KingKev]

That Wake Forest connect ringing. This was always about our new young boy. He finna learn from one of the best.

[jeebus]

CP3 can be traded on Dec. 15, right? The Spurs might be able to get something from a contender at the trade deadline. Maybe that was part of the sell. Come teach the kids for a few months and then we can send you to a contender if you want.
One of the reports was that Paul wanted to show he's still motivated to be an elite guard in the league. Show off what you can still do on the Spurs, help them out, etc etc. If he doesn't still have it, he can just ride out the year and retire. Either way, it's a win for the younglings.

[dbestpro]

Very satisfied with this. He can help Castle on so many levels and get everyone in position. Not much room on the court for low bbIQ players. Sochan better get with the program or he will live in the dog house. Now, we need a vet for the small forward position.

[Mr. Body]

That Wake Forest connect ringing. This was always about our new young boy. He finna learn from one of the best.

What's Josh Howard doing.

[timvp]

Tbh, in retrospect, what CP3 did with those Suns teams was pretty damn impressive. They weren't the same before or after him.

[playbonner15]

INC Wemby State Farm commercials?

Gonna be big for State Farm if it happens

[lefty20]

I'mma be disappointed if he doesn't bust out the heliflopter at least once, tbh.

[Mr. Body]

Tbh, in retrospect, what CP3 did with those Suns teams was pretty damn impressive. They weren't the same before or after him.

Booker was straight up empty stats before Paul came around. Ayton was even more of a waste of space.

[ducks]

CP3 can be traded on Dec. 15, right? The Spurs might be able to get something from a contender at the trade deadline. Maybe that was part of the sell. Come teach the kids for a few months and then we can send you to a contender if you want.

By then he should know what team has the best shot at a title

Pop seems to be wanting to be more lazy and let cp3 help teach

[Proxy]

https://media.tenor.com/PMGwkW5RZHQAAAAd/antonio-banderas.gif

gdi, he's gonna retire here and work the FO or join the coaching staff once he retires isn't he. Hope it works for all the good reasons related to him being a great player, dude is a fuckin tool :lol

[Mr. Body]

Maybe the best thing about this is the end of the endlessly awful Trae Young ruminations.

[NickiRasgo]

CP3 can be traded on Dec. 15, right? The Spurs might be able to get something from a contender at the trade deadline. Maybe that was part of the sell. Come teach the kids for a few months and then we can send you to a contender if you want.

That's what I said. :ihit

Also, please reply to my PM. :p:

[skin27]

Holy molly :rollin

I cant believe cp3 wearing a spurs jersey

[DPG21920]

Did we all watch the same guy :lol? I thought he looked pretty washed and I honestly think Tre Jones is a better player than him at this point in their careers.

[3&D_TBH]

Did we all watch the same guy :lol? I thought he looked pretty washed and I honestly think Tre Jones is a better player than him at this point in their careers.
Yea, I it’s crazy that we can see things so differently because I see CP3 as 5x better than Tre in pnroll

[GoSpurs99]

Maybe Nuñez should not go to Europe, he too could learn so much more here than he would spending time there?

[BatManu20]

One of my most hated players ever… fuckin’ A tbh :lol

With that said, should be good for Wemby and the guys. Back to the bench where you belong Tre Jones. Hopefully he helps Castle too tbh.

[scott]

I wonder what SpursTalk would have been like if broadband existed when signed Dominique Wilkins.

[DPG21920]

Yea, I it’s crazy that we can see things so differently because I see CP3 as 5x better than Tre in pnroll

That’s literally one aspect of the game - Im talking about overall on both sides of the ball. PnR is something that spurs run like 15 times a game. Sure he will help then but its not like it used to be where its a massive part of Spurs sets.

[baseline bum]

One of my most hated players ever… fuckin’ A tbh :lol

With that said, should be good for Wemby and the guys. Back to the bench where you belong Tre Jones. Hopefully he helps Castle too tbh.

I mean Robert Horry was one of my most hated players of all time back in 2003 but was glad as hell when the Spurs landed him. I know not the same situation since we're getting the last year or two of Paul's career but I'm pretty happy to have a first ballot Hall of Famer here to help teach Stephon to be an NBA point guard, plus should get a lot of nice Wemby highlights out of Paul's minutes too since he's the greatest lob passer in the history of the league.

[TD 21]

I'm stunned.

Obviously on his last legs, but still useful and his competitiveness, IQ, toughness and leadership/mentorship should still hopefully leave a lasting impression on the players expected to be here long term.

He should also give the team confidence because no matter how old, it's still cool that one of the better players of all-time is signing with a non glamor market bottom feeder.

As far as role, I'd imagine he'll start and mostly close non blowouts, play about 24 mpg and maybe sit one half of each back to back.

[Vic Petro]

I’m a Chris Paul hater but this is obviously a good signing at that contract

Also, this team’s starting PG long term is going to be Traore, not Castle

[baseline bum]

I wonder what SpursTalk would have been like if broadband existed when signed Dominique Wilkins.

LOL I actually watched a ton of games in 96-97 and went to a few too just because I had always wanted to see Nique in a Spurs jersey. Though didn't hurt that you could get in the Alamodome for bringing a Coke can in too when Vancouver or other scrub teams came to town since I was a broke ass kid. :lol

[SayTown]

https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/12/aVOSkIC.gif

[Mr. Body]

https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/12/aVOSkIC.gif

Ron Chris Paul

[99 Problems]

It’s a yes from me.

[BatManu20]

I mean Robert Horry was one of my most hated players of all time back in 2003 but was glad as hell when the Spurs landed him. I know not the same situation since we're getting the last year or two of Paul's career but I'm pretty happy to have a first ballot Hall of Famer here to help teach Stephon to be an NBA point guard, plus should get a lot of nice Wemby highlights out of Paul's minutes too since he's the greatest lob passer in the history of the league.

Yea personal feelings aside, there’s no way you can look at this as anything other than a great signing tbh. This team desperately needed a veteran leader and CP3 definitely provides that. Should be great for Wemby and Castle specifically but really the entire team as were full of young guys who’ve never really had that. Don’t think we have to worry about CP3 not passing Wemby the ball either. He’s going to be looking for him every play tbh.

[Raven]

should be a good mentor

[jeebus]

LOL I actually watched a ton of games in 96-97 and went to a few too just because I had always wanted to see Nique in a Spurs jersey. Though didn't hurt that you could get in the Alamodome for bringing a Coke can in too when Vancouver or other scrub teams came to town since I was a broke ass kid. :lol

Our broke ass family got lower level seats, maybe 15 rows back, one game. It was against the Knicks and they started off well, like 11-2. Then it snowballed and got our teeth kicked in lol. But hey, it was fun, folks got to heckle Oakley, and I never got to see the Spurs any closer than that. I don't think Wilkins played that game but boy oh boy did I get to see some sweet Perdue/Maxwell/Herrera/Del Negro action

[Spurs9]

I'm stunned.

Obviously on his last legs, but still useful and his competitiveness, IQ, toughness and leadership/mentorship should still hopefully leave a lasting impression on the players expected to be here long term.

He should also give the team confidence because no matter how old, it's still cool that one of the better players of all-time is signing with a non glamor market bottom feeder.

As far as role, I'd imagine he'll start and mostly close non blowouts, play about 24 mpg and maybe sit one half of each back to back.
Tbh his impact is worth the money even if he didn’t play.

[The Truth #6]

I'm not seeing why he'd come here hoping we'll trade him to a contender, but if that's somehow his goal, then he may not care about starting and only wants to play light minutes to rest for the playoffs.

[ducks]

Did we all watch the same guy :lol? I thought he looked pretty washed and I honestly think Tre Jones is a better player than him at this point in their careers.

Jones could be Paul 11 million jones more

[FkLA]

Holy shit we're back boys :cry

[ace3g]

https://x.com/NBATV/status/1807633204175688178

[taps]

Finally Pop is able to reel him in.

[gameFACE]

CP3 will start but at some point in the season Castle will take over the PG spot like Tony did way back. Maybe not as soon but it will happen.

[Spursfanfromafar]

This signing shows that the Spurs are firmly on the Thunder path to contention. Remember Paul played a season where the Thunder had a bevy of young players and Paul helped them make a leap till the play-in.

Now, the Spurs should get Tobias Harris on a decent contract, sign Batum on a minimum contract and call it a season without giving up on anyone from last season's core.

[TekXX]

I love that were so desperate for the Spurs to show any signs of progress and make moves that were hyped for washed 38 yo pg. I mean is he interested in coaching/mentoring Castle, we as fans have decided he is.

[Chinook]

Something that's pretty important to keep track of is that Paul's salary is so small that he dodges the buyout prohibition rule that was going into effect this season. He's making less than the MLE, so he's free to join whatever team. That means the Spurs won't be able to force a team to trade for him and thus potentially give up a return the Spurs could use. While he might be traded because he has enough suitors, I wouldn't be surprised if a buyout was part of the pitch. Like if the Spurs are a playoff team, I don't think he'd want to leave or the Spurs want him to leave. But if they aren't, I could see the team waiving Paul without trying to trade him, both to avoid long-term salary and to do right by Paul. So if folks were wondering why he signed for "only $11 Million" despite the Spurs having cap space available for a bigger deal, that could easily be part of it.

[heyheymymy]

I mean Robert Horry was one of my most hated players of all time back in 2003 but was glad as hell when the Spurs landed him. I know not the same situation since we're getting the last year or two of Paul's career but I'm pretty happy to have a first ballot Hall of Famer here to help teach Stephon to be an NBA point guard, plus should get a lot of nice Wemby highlights out of Paul's minutes too since he's the greatest lob passer in the history of the league.

That's a great comparison. I've been trying to think what SA signing Paul is like. Best I can come up with is when Spurs got Pau Gasol who I viewed as a nemesis from his time with the Lakers.

Chis Paul is a tough pill man. I still haven't fully recovered from WCSF 2008. or 2015 remember that? Crushed our chance at a repeat when so much talk at the time was about defining dynasties.

But this is a good signing. Times a changing and I like this as a typical savvy Spursy move.

[objective]

I love that were so desperate for the Spurs to show any signs of progress and make moves that were hyped for washed 38 yo pg. I mean is he interested in coaching/mentoring Castle, we as fans have decided he is.

That's not fair.

He's 39.

[taps]

Pop can’t seriously plan on starting this man

The vertical wrist-slashing will continue to subside. Then you can scurry back downstairs.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Good signing obviously. He'll bring structure that has been sorely lacking the last couple of years, having to play so many young guys. He might even shout at Wemby once or twice when he decides to take 3 logo threes in a row. Hope he actually lasts the season and isn't bought out to go to a contender.

He won't add many wins, so the tank/soft tank people will be happy too, but he'll undoubtedly help in the IQ department, and hopefully they get another similar vet. Just get some semblance of a structure. Spurs were playing infuriatingly low IQ ball, which didn't help the development all that much.

[John B]

That's a great comparison. I've been trying to think what SA signing Paul is like. Best I can come up with is when Spurs got Pau Gasol who I viewed as a nemesis from his time with the Lakers.

Chis Paul is a tough pill man. I still haven't fully recovered from WCSF 2008. or 2015 remember that? Crushed our chance at a repeat when so much talk at the time was about defining dynasties.


But this is a good signing. Times a changing and I like this as a typical savvy Spursy move.

Porter, Kersey. I hated those guys from Drexlers time with the Trailblazers. TMac scoring 13 points in 33 secs to beat the Spurs.

[sfernald]

Best thing is he will begin his master class on flopping right away and there’s plenty of time to impart all of that knowledge including mastery of the “heliflopter” to the next in line Wemby!

[Ice009]

Something that's pretty important to keep track of is that Paul's salary is so small that he dodges the buyout prohibition rule that was going into effect this season. He's making less than the MLE, so he's free to join whatever team. That means the Spurs won't be able to force a team to trade for him and thus potentially give up a return the Spurs could use. While he might be traded because he has enough suitors, I wouldn't be surprised if a buyout was part of the pitch. Like if the Spurs are a playoff team, I don't think he'd want to leave or the Spurs want him to leave. But if they aren't, I could see the team waiving Paul without trying to trade him, both to avoid long-term salary and to do right by Paul. So if folks were wondering why he signed for "only $11 Million" despite the Spurs having cap space available for a bigger deal, that could easily be part of it.


What do you mean he's free to join whatever team? I'm not understanding the rule. What was the old rule, and what is the new rule?

[lefty]

Better than prime Porker

[cutewizard]

by god ''

the point god is hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Raven]

I think cp accepted the fact that he is a loser player and finally is ready to give to the game and the community what he is best at and has been for many years. Structure, executing plays, providing excellent passing. We have plenty of young bucks that have a lot of potential if they get better at executing plays. Malaki and Wesley come to mind, Castle and sochan are the obvious picks of course. The signing def hurts tre, but he needs to get better period, he doesn't need a better environment.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfP4cXWRhj0

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K61P2pqPFq4

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0M4rtp5fVw

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZdcXLkBfJg

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccsSFWsoqwM

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1CWFzmMUM

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm72IKuvBU4

[cutewizard]

this is magnificent news

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M507F0cw3c0

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F6h7MrxbmU

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tFdEeITEc

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkDtoDQ_YPo

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBfAZWyY2Bo

[Deano]

No doubt

I reckon the will be a coaching promise after this.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH60onbepYg

[objective]

What do you mean he's free to join whatever team? I'm not understanding the rule. What was the old rule, and what is the new rule?

Teams over the apron can't sign a bought out player if that player had been making more than the MLE..

$11 million is less, so theoretically anyone could sign him.

[cutewizard]

will Jamal Crawford still attend Wemby?

[Obstructed_View]

Well, at least we didn't sign Karl Malone back in the day.

[Ice009]

Teams over the apron can't sign a bought out player if that player had been making more than the MLE..

$11 million is less, so theoretically anyone could sign him.

Alright. Very interesting. Thanks. That certainly gives him more options.

[heyheymymy]

For better or worse this begins to finish the thought on Dillingham because that's a PG slot taken now by CP3. If Spurs were eyeing this move it could help explain why they punted from Dillingham.

Seems to establish the either or of:

1 year CP3 mentorship
2030 MIN swap
2031 MIN FRP

vs

Dilly at #8

Which would you rather have?

[Obstructed_View]

I think Keldon Johnson, if he stays in town, might benefit the most from CP3's mentorship. It will only cost him his jersey number.

[heyheymymy]

lol not that it's a big deal but I really wonder what they do about the jersey number situation

Could wind up not being an issue by opening night...

[timvp]

CP3 has never not worn #3. He even said that he was going to sign with the Heatles but Wade refused to give up #3 so he went elsewhere.

Keldon, hand it over. Sorry.

[mystargtr34]

Maybe we can give Keldon 33. Or 3! like the Coyote.

[r0drig0lac]

https://twitter.com/BP3/status/1807584117178905021

[spurraider21]

CP3 has never not worn #3. He even said that he was going to sign with the Heatles but Wade refused to give up #3 so he went elsewhere.

Keldon, hand it over. Sorry.
or this just confirms they are shopping keldon :lol

[mystargtr34]

Not to beat an old drum but the more I think about it the more I think Salaun was the guy they wanted at 8. Only because the Spurs are so damn thin at the 4 spot with Mamu and Sochan.

There is a bit of a logjam at the 1-3 spots albeit with middling talent. Must have thought not one in the draft at 1-3 positions was worth investing 4 years in.

But i digress.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think it's safe to say we're gonna run more complex sets with CP3 and Castle on the team.

[heyheymymy]

or this just confirms they are shopping keldon :lol

Yeah I know I'm reading too much into this but I was thinking the same thing. Could wind up not being an issue by opening night... Gotta make room for Ace Bailey in 2025 lol

[Bruno]

I don't like that signing.

Castle's ceiling is so much higher as a PG compared to his ceiling as a wing. The best way for him to develop his PG skills is to play PG and with Paul and Jones, he won't. Paul might help him to make the PG transition as a mentor but it's limited if he doesn't play that position during games.

Spurs' FO primary task is to build a young core around Wembanyama and it's been a disaster. Spurs have only added one promising young player in a year with Castle. Even worse, most of young players, who were there before Wembanayama arrived, haven't improved.

His contract being only one year long is a huge positive. Spurs might do a big trade with it at the deadline and should have about $40M in cap space next summer (on a side note, they would have about $17M more in cap space without the Collins extension...). Saying that, I'm more interested in what Spurs' FO has done compared to what they could theoretically do in the future. Spurs moves have been mostly fine individually but, as a whole, they don't bring at all Spurs closer to being a contender. The road to success is still so long and they are just chilling on the side of it. :depressed

[Ignazzz]

For better or worse this begins to finish the thought on Dillingham because that's a PG slot taken now by CP3. If Spurs were eyeing this move it could help explain why they punted from Dillingham.

Seems to establish the either or of:

1 year CP3 mentorship
2030 MIN swap
2031 MIN FRP

vs

Dilly at #8

Which would you rather have?

Dont forget extra 1st R from contender on FEB 25

[Texas_Ranger]

This will do wonders for Wemby... Great signing.

[LeBowen]

As a massive hater, the best thing in all this is that CP3 is going to stay ringless, tbh.

[Ice009]

CP3 has never not worn #3. He even said that he was going to sign with the Heatles but Wade refused to give up #3 so he went elsewhere.

Keldon, hand it over. Sorry.

How were they going to fit him in salary wise? Were they not going to sign Bosh?


I don't like that signing.

Castle's ceiling is so much higher as a PG compared to his ceiling as a wing. The best way for him to develop his PG skills is to play PG and with Paul and Jones, he won't. Paul might help him to make the PG transition as a mentor but it's limited if he doesn't play that position during games.

Spurs' FO primary task is to build a young core around Wembanyama and it's been a disaster. Spurs have only added one promising young player in a year with Castle. Even worse, most of young players, who were there before Wembanayama arrived, haven't improved.

His contract being only one year long is a huge positive. Spurs might do a big trade with it at the deadline and should have about $40M in cap space next summer (on a side note, they would have about $17M more in cap space without the Collins extension...). Saying that, I'm more interested in what Spurs' FO has done compared to what they could theoretically do in the future. Spurs moves have been mostly fine individually but, as a whole, they don't bring at all Spurs closer to being a contender. The road to success is still so long and they are just chilling on the side of it. :depressed

Darn, this brings me down a bit. I also wanted Castle to play PG. I hope the Spurs don't screw his potential up with this move and try and play him in a different spot with little time at PG.

[Obstructed_View]

How were they going to fit him in salary wise? Were they not going to sign Bosh?
This was Paul's excuse to not have to take less money. Sacrificing for a title sounded better riding on the back of a jet ski.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZjCIaPKEw

[Ice009]

This was Paul's excuse to not have to take less money. Sacrificing for a title sounded better riding on the back of a jet ski.

Ahh right, that makes sense. So were they also going to sign Bosh, CP3, and Lebron, but spread the money out? Is that what they were talking about and he pulled out?

[R. DeMurre]

The take away from this thread is the Spurs brought in an undersized over the hill PG who gave up championships over a jersey number dispute to mentor younger players about professionalism and sacrifice. :lol

[heyheymymy]

Maybe we can give Keldon 33. Or 3! like the Coyote.

Give KJ 33? Poor Tre Jones but I like the 3! idea lol nice

[Chinook]

I don't like that signing.

Castle's ceiling is so much higher as a PG compared to his ceiling as a wing. The best way for him to develop his PG skills is to play PG and with Paul and Jones, he won't. Paul might help him to make the PG transition as a mentor but it's limited if he doesn't play that position during games.

Spurs' FO primary task is to build a young core around Wembanyama and it's been a disaster. Spurs have only added one promising young player in a year with Castle. Even worse, most of young players, who were there before Wembanayama arrived, haven't improved.

His contract being only one year long is a huge positive. Spurs might do a big trade with it at the deadline and should have about $40M in cap space next summer (on a side note, they would have about $17M more in cap space without the Collins extension...). Saying that, I'm more interested in what Spurs' FO has done compared to what they could theoretically do in the future. Spurs moves have been mostly fine individually but, as a whole, they don't bring at all Spurs closer to being a contender. The road to success is still so long and they are just chilling on the side of it. :depressed

I don't agree with this at all. Any time someone talks about "throwing a guy in the fire" there is another side of the coin, which is that that player will have zero competition or accountability. Do you want to know why it took Pop so long to stop the Sochan experiment? It's because he "threw Jeremy into the fire". The Spurs being unwilling to bring in any competition for Branham and Wesley? It's because those guys are "in the fire". No, it's only a good thing that Castle is going to get an adjustment period before potentially becoming the starting PG. There's negative reason why he has to be the primary ball-handler on the court to learn how to read a defense, run a PnR or do anything else a point-guard does. There's not even evidence that he'd learn it faster that way.

I agree the Spurs' moves aren't where they needed to be. Playing for 2025 is going to hurt them. The Paul signing is one of the few ways they've legitimately invested in their future rather tham just stack assets under the assumption that they'll eventually amount to something.

[LeBowen]

Give KJ 33? Poor Tre Jones but I like the 3! idea lol nice

We need CP0 for the memes.

[Biggems]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M507F0cw3c0

The lead singer is quite a beautiful young gal. I really like her voice. There is another conversation group on YouTube that I like, also led by a beautiful young gal.

This group here, I really like her cover of Dreams by the Cranberries.

[Darkwaters]

Been a Chris Paul fan for years. I remember watching him frequently during his rookie (and sophomore) season in Oklahoma City.

[Redshadows]

I don't like that signing.

Castle's ceiling is so much higher as a PG compared to his ceiling as a wing. The best way for him to develop his PG skills is to play PG and with Paul and Jones, he won't. Paul might help him to make the PG transition as a mentor but it's limited if he doesn't play that position during games.

Spurs' FO primary task is to build a young core around Wembanyama and it's been a disaster. Spurs have only added one promising young player in a year with Castle. Even worse, most of young players, who were there before Wembanayama arrived, haven't improved.

His contract being only one year long is a huge positive. Spurs might do a big trade with it at the deadline and should have about $40M in cap space next summer (on a side note, they would have about $17M more in cap space without the Collins extension...). Saying that, I'm more interested in what Spurs' FO has done compared to what they could theoretically do in the future. Spurs moves have been mostly fine individually but, as a whole, they don't bring at all Spurs closer to being a contender. The road to success is still so long and they are just chilling on the side of it. :depressed

Since the Spurs had the patience to have Sochan playing PG, they should have more patience on Castle playing PG.

Let's hope Paul will DNP some games before the All-Star break, so that Castle can start at PG and Paul can guide him.

After the All-Star break, Paul been traded and Castle will start at PG. And finally the Spurs will get a top 8 pick in 2025 to draft a potential star to pair with Victor.

[baseline bum]

I love that were so desperate for the Spurs to show any signs of progress and make moves that were hyped for washed 38 yo pg. I mean is he interested in coaching/mentoring Castle, we as fans have decided he is.

Why wouldn't he? He did it OKC with SGA.

[Kawhi Duncan]

I called it months ago... CP3 unlike Trae Young is elite at developing young players on his teams... And he does it without dominating the ball... He is the reason OKC now has a winning mindset even though they are so young... He took them to the 4th seed when everyone said they would miss the playoffs and he helped SGA become what he is, all without holding the ball all posession and turning everyone into spot up shooters and lob catchers...

I don't see him throwing Wemby a lot of lobs, I more see him teaching him about how to attack certain spots and matchups... I said this would be the best thing for the Spurs to do months ago and clearly they agree

[Bruno]

I don't agree with this at all. Any time someone talks about "throwing a guy in the fire" there is another side of the coin, which is that that player will have zero competition or accountability. Do you want to know why it took Pop so long to stop the Sochan experiment? It's because he "threw Jeremy into the fire". The Spurs being unwilling to bring in any competition for Branham and Wesley? It's because those guys are "in the fire". No, it's only a good thing that Castle is going to get an adjustment period before potentially becoming the starting PG. There's negative reason why he has to be the primary ball-handler on the court to learn how to read a defense, run a PnR or do anything else a point-guard does. There's not even evidence that he'd learn it faster that way.

There is a middle ground between giving the keys of the team to a rookie and putting him in a situation where he will struggle to get playing time.

I think having both Paul and Tre is too much. Right now, if I'm Spurs, I trade away Tre Jones and sign Nunez. I'll start the season with Paul as stating PG and let Castle/Nunez fight to be his backup.

[baseline bum]

Maybe we can give Keldon 33. Or 3! like the Coyote.

If the Spurs couldn't give Manu AJ's number they sure as hell won't give it to Keldon tbh

[Mr. Body]

I wouldn't worry about reps for Castle. He's going to get plenty. He should even get reps while playing with CP3.

I don't understand calls to trade Tre. We don't even know if Paul will be around the entire year. Right now, I don't expect it. Even if he is, Jones is only 24 and on a really nice deal. Now, he is on the last year of his contract, so if they think he'll leave, that's a reason to find a suitor, not because of Paul.

They're not going to jeopardize development of young players just to give Paul his reps; he's there to provide a ton of structure that will be valuable to everyone.

[Mugen]

I don't like that signing.

Castle's ceiling is so much higher as a PG compared to his ceiling as a wing. The best way for him to develop his PG skills is to play PG and with Paul and Jones, he won't. Paul might help him to make the PG transition as a mentor but it's limited if he doesn't play that position during games.

Spurs' FO primary task is to build a young core around Wembanyama and it's been a disaster. Spurs have only added one promising young player in a year with Castle. Even worse, most of young players, who were there before Wembanayama arrived, haven't improved.

His contract being only one year long is a huge positive. Spurs might do a big trade with it at the deadline and should have about $40M in cap space next summer (on a side note, they would have about $17M more in cap space without the Collins extension...). Saying that, I'm more interested in what Spurs' FO has done compared to what they could theoretically do in the future. Spurs moves have been mostly fine individually but, as a whole, they don't bring at all Spurs closer to being a contender. The road to success is still so long and they are just chilling on the side of it. :depressed

Castle is gonna get plenty of opportunities to play PG this upcoming season tbh. CP0 is gonna be hurt a lot and might even be off the team by the time the deadline (trade and buyout) hits tbh.

[baseline bum]

Well, at least we didn't sign Karl Malone back in the day.

Come on man, as much as we all hated CP3 in the day he never raped a 13 year old and then refused to support the kid like Warm Karl. That's the one player I'd never cheer for in a Spurs uniform.