Chris Paul / Harrison Barnes Presser

[ace3g]

https://x.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1810723370096644176

[LeBowen]

Was just wondering when is this one happening.

Would be nice if there's a live stream link.

[timvp]

Should be better than CP3's trashcan presser with Golden State :lol

[Ddm5]

Was just wondering when is this one happening.

Would be nice if there's a live stream link.

https://www.kens5.com/video/news/san-antonio-spurs-introduce-free-agents-chris-paul-harrison-barnes/273-54313671-dacb-42a0-9ec9-1e0a5d900793

[Mr. Body]

Still haven't decided on a number? Keldon gone into hiding?

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/live/IKohskF3AGk?si=G1JI1OrDUzzvexYS

[Leetonidas]

Tf is taking so long for Barnes to get out there

[ace3g]

Barnes walking in

[ace3g]

Openly talking about waiving the trade kicker.

[LeBowen]

Barnes saying it was an easy decision to waive the trade kicker.
Legacy points added.

[NASpurs]

Will Barnes get his jersey retired for waiving the trade kicker?

We have Spurs who have done less who have their jersey retired :lol

[heyheymymy]

Barnes seems like such a chill personality to have on the team. What a good get for SA

[Dverde]

CP3 going to yelling at Jeremy a lot. I can already see it. He’s the new Deandre Jordan, Ayton for him to cuss out.

[Chinook]

CP3 going to yelling at Jeremy a lot. I can already see it. He’s the new Deandre Jordan, Ayton for him to cuss out.

I think people are going to be pretty surprised to see how much Paul coaches Wemby. Victor's big-man fundamentals are lacking compared to more limited centers his age. It may not seem important because Wemby will "redefine what centers can do" or whatever, but fundamentals are always important. He's going to be a better player for knowing how to properly set screens and read PnRs from the roll-man's PoV. Sochan at PG had no idea what to even tell him. Jones may know doesn't have the cachet or savvy to help Victor much in that area. I don't know if Paul is going to be yelling at Wemby a ton or if he's going to be hesitant, but it seems more likely that he's going to have more opportunities to do so to his center than to a PF.

[z0sa]

CP3 going to yelling at Jeremy a lot. I can already see it. He’s the new Deandre Jordan, Ayton for him to cuss out.

And Wemby, and Castle, and Vassell, and ...

Good on him for it in advance :tu

[Seventyniner]

Finally listening to the presser. I am very impressed by Barnes's personality. Paul saying that fans might not like what he does on the court was pretty funny.

[Chinook]

Barnes saying it was an easy decision to waive the trade kicker.
Legacy points added.

Yep. The point in a kicker is to discourage a team from trading you without outright banning it. Especially after the 2017 CBA gave players the right to waive a kicker to facilitate a trade (it was previously only removed if it pushed a player's salary over the max), players could use it to control where they were going a bit more. Like I don't know if Barnes would've waived to be salary-dumped somewhere. I also wonder if it took a bit more convincing than the presser implies. Like maybe it was "If you absolutely need me to waive it, I will, but if you can do it another way, I'm prefer to not give up $4 Million." That would explain why it took a few days to do the relatively simply cap operations. Regardless, it's a great compliment that being sent to the Spurs is still seen as a desirable outcome for a lot of players. Much of that could be the Wemby effect, but the "family roots" that run through the organization and the atmosphere they cultivate is still appealing. Hopefully that's not just the case with older players who remember the team's glory days. While Wemby should remain a draw for younger players, a small-market club like SA needs all the advantages they can get.

[Extra Stout]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that.

[ginobilized]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that.

My read on these acquisitions (Paul, especially) is that Pop can move back into a coaching role vs. teaching role. Paul can do more teaching and leading.
I think that should help the team, at least theoretically.

[Spurminator]

My read on these acquisitions (Paul, especially) is that Pop can move back into a coaching role vs. teaching role. Paul can do more teaching and leading.
I think that should help the team, at least theoretically.

I'll believe it when I see it. Feels like Pop's been in a teaching role for five years.

[RC_Drunkford]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that.

:pop: "They lost by 20 but they competed their ass off. And they were also very interested in that video of penguins cuddling."

[sfernald]

Hi team, it’s huddle cuddle time, let’s all hold hands and pray to the one true God, Timmy!

[Duncan2177]

CP3 going to yelling at Jeremy a lot. I can already see it. He’s the new Deandre Jordan, Ayton for him to cuss out.

Good.

[Mr. Body]

I like how Chris Paul said he'd rather play basketball than be anywhere close to his family.

[heyheymymy]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that.

let me get a malpractice bust out

[The Truth #6]

I like how he differentiated his on court personality and off the court. In the interview he seemed much more normal and appreciative.

[rjv]

what i got most out of this presser is that CP3 really loves to hoop.

[Obstructed_View]

Will Barnes get his jersey retired for waiving the trade kicker?

We have Spurs who have done less who have their jersey retired :lol

Like who?

[sfernald]

Got to love this quote: “Tom Orsborn: How serious are Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes about prolonging their careers? They hit the weights together this a.m. at the practice facility. (https://hoopshype.com/social/) “You see what it takes to continue to come out here and play every single night and hopefully those tips can be passed on,” Barnes said.
– via Twitter tom_orsborn (https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn)”

[MackAttack003]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that.

Players on the court see things coaches don't sometimes. Who was gonna speak up last year, they were all careless af with the ball.

[Tyronn Lue]

It’s revealing that we’re counting on Paul to hold players accountable for dogging it and for making mistakes. There’s a figure called a “head coach” that should be doing that. Meet the soon to be head coach.