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So what # will he wear?
I actually like this move, especially if Castle starts at SF next to him rather than backing him up. If not, Jones should be traded, even though you want PG depth with his age.
So what # will he wear?
I suspect this means Castle is off the bench until he’s ready to take the reins as the year goes on. Def think Tre is on the move.
ing brilliant, what I was waiting for.
Every young team he's been on improved their play. He just boosts the understanding. I get he wears out his welcome, but that won't happen here. Castle gets a great mentor.
He gets flexibility to move on next summer if he wants.
The contract is pretty dang cheap so he can be moved to a contender that really needs him during the season.
Talk about trading Tre doesn't make sense. Not like CP is here forever, and he can learn from Paul, too.
No real expectation about starters at this point. Doesn't really matter right now. Can have Tre and Stephon come in off the bench. Just see what works.
Let's get Batum and there's your short-term great vets you need right now.
Paul finishing his career in sa
If Keldon lets him wear #3
1 year, $11mil. Not the worst deal. Wonder if this means Castle is viewed as a wing?
Finally the earth shattering move the Spurs Media Braintrust has prepped us for.
I wanna see Cliff Paul forced to wear some bull jersey number like #61.
Can't think of a better possible mentor than CP3 for Rob Dillingham. Master stroke of genius here.
F@CK ROB DILLINGHAM! Even if he reaches the heights of chris paul, all that would get us is continued first round knockouts and maybe one finals appearance, ala chris paul.
not gonna lie. This kinda pisses me off when you think about it like that.
I really like this signing alot. He'll make everyone around him better and more compe ive and that's what we need this year..
You think 30 PG's might be overkill?
I think CP3 has been very well received when he's joined young teams, he gets a bit annoying to players when they're more experienced that they're not looking to be given constant directions from a PG. Worked well in LA at the start, in OKC, helped the Phoenix jump up a level. We're very young, a the mentoring is probably worth it. Probably a slight overpay on on court value (but like, a few million). Perfectly fine as a 1 year deal.
Couldn't think of a better on court teacher for Castle etc, moves Vassell to lower responsibility as a less on ball player next to CP3, but the future hierarchy and focus of the build is still clear.
Phoenix took the next level when CP3 came, and stayed like that after he left. CP3 will elevate the game of all the players on the roster.
Pop is tired of coaching but doesn't want to quit. Enter Chris Paul.
Would have preferred him a year ago, but as I’ve said… he may not be a mentor/leader type but he leads by example, will demand accountability/professionalism from the kids. He helped okc go from a mess to organized and elevated Phoenix from a young talented team to a legit contender.
one year deal is a no brainer. Bring in Batum for a year as well
The single-best thing about Paul being on the team is he will teach Wemby how to be a real roll-man. No one else on the Spurs had the experience or cachet to do so. But Paul isn't going to take that "slip the screen and throwing up your hands with three guys around you" technique that Victor came into the league with. I think he's going to teach him how to hold his screen and read the defense so he can time his rolls better. It's the same way Paul was able to help DeAndre Jordan back in the LAC days or Tyson Chandler was able to help Paul back in the NOP days. As I've said a million times, it makes no sense to thing young bigs need a young PG. They should have an experienced PG work with them.
I think it's also overall game management. So many times last year when the pups would get overwhelmed by a veteran team amping things up and making runs. As the season progressed they got better at fighting back or making runs of their own. Chris Paul has seen every game situation conceivable and knows how to keep his head.
This seemed to help the Thunder and Suns young players start to trust themselves and learn to adapt to changing game situations. Inexperienced players often get blown away.
Wow
Would have been great to have Paul tame Dillingham as well tbh
it still hurts
Underrated aspect of this signing: Spurs can now opt for the double occupancy room at the nursing home, save some money and get Pop a roommate.
They weren't ever picking Dillingham though.
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