Do we bring back Chris Paul in 2025?

[Spurs Homer]

On two conditions, yes:

1) If both Wemby and Fox want him back when asked privately….
and…
2) If the spurs hire a veteran and/or championship level coach

otherwise if its just running it back with mitch and/or pop- its irrelevant IMO.

[John B]

CP3 is coming back maybe on a 2 years deal, lest they waived him early to join a ring contender. Next season will be ALL IN for the Spurs IF Wemby is coming back without reservations. Wemby will be back hungry and pissed for having lost DPOY twice now (what should be his), and still his team off from the playoff. He is supposed to be the next BIG thing and he will show what he got. The FO will please their franchise player and will not leave stone unturned to get the best help next season, that includes trading those who will not be part of the future for another backup Big or a PF if it doesn’t happen in the draft. CP3 is heavily included in the discussion lest he left already. He’s going out with a Ring! He will do what’s best to secure that ring, that includes stepping back if it’s the best for the team to get there. Just my 2 cents.

[The Truth #6]

1st year CP is usually as good as it gets. 2nd year he starts to rub people the wrong way And he's been helpful obviously this year. But I'm fine with Fox, Castle, and we also have Wesley and that short dude from Sacramento. I'd rather roll with that. Save the money for someone else.

[spurraider21]

if the spurs are going to be serious about trying to make a playoff run, you absolutely bring him back as a reserve. if they are going to continue to take incremental steps, then theres less need for him back. we already have Fox as the full time point guard with Castle who can handle some of those duties.

but if they make a big swing for a big-name starter (whether it be durant or somebody like naz reid), then i think at that point you want to have paul back. if they just draft a couple of guys, make a mid-tier signing, and otherwise run it back, then those minutes are better off with wesley

[koriwhat]

No. He can't guard anyone.

He got a nice steal last night.

[koriwhat]

I figured he was retiring after this season but from reading this thread it seems as though he'll be looking to continue his bball career.

[John B]

if the spurs are going to be serious about trying to make a playoff run, you absolutely bring him back as a reserve. if they are going to continue to take incremental steps, then theres less need for him back. we already have Fox as the full time point guard with Castle who can handle some of those duties.

but if they make a big swing for a big-name starter (whether it be durant or somebody like naz reid), then i think at that point you want to have paul back. if they just draft a couple of guys, make a mid-tier signing, and otherwise run it back, then those minutes are better off with wesley

I highly doubt it would be a mid-tier signing on Wemby’s 3rd year in the league. The kid is hungry and can’t wait to dominate, IF Wemby is all good to go. It could be attractive for KD to sign with the Spurs, and help resurrect the Spurs back to its glory, helping his friend CP3 to his 1st ring. It’s a win/win for both. KD might force his way to the Spurs, plus a backup strong big should get the Spurs back to contention. It would be a very busy off-season. Players will be traded, or even the 2025 picks if it means the right long-term signing of a solid star. I expect CP3 to be heavily invested looking at finishing his career with a bang.

[CorrectCrusader]

I highly doubt it would be a mid-tier signing on Wemby’s 3rd year in the league. The kid is hungry and can’t wait to dominate, IF Wemby is all good to go. It could be attractive for KD to sign with the Spurs, and help resurrect the Spurs back to its glory, helping his friend CP3 to his 1st ring. It’s a win/win for both. KD might force his way to the Spurs, plus a backup strong big should get the Spurs back to contention. It would be a very busy off-season. Players will be traded, or even the 2025 picks if it means the right long-term signing of a solid star. I expect CP3 to be heavily invested looking at finishing his career with a bang.

Sign me up

[jjspur]

I don't think its up to the spurs to decide, its up to c3p0. He'll be looking somewhere else, still chasing a ring at 40 plus years old. My guess is that he signs a minimum contract with the Clippers or Fakers to end his career. We took a chance with c3p0, and it was a decent temporary move, however trading for Fox represents our future, signing C. Paul represents a transition at best but definitely not the future. Thanks for helping us out this year but we both know its time to move on.

[spurs50_]

no, if he’s on the roster they’re going to start his old ass….. only in San Antonio

[baseline bum]

I hope he wants to come back if he's willing to take the backup role. Would be nice to always have a quality PG on the floor 48 minutes a night.

[The Truth #6]

if the spurs are going to be serious about trying to make a playoff run, you absolutely bring him back as a reserve. if they are going to continue to take incremental steps, then theres less need for him back. we already have Fox as the full time point guard with Castle who can handle some of those duties.

but if they make a big swing for a big-name starter (whether it be durant or somebody like naz reid), then i think at that point you want to have paul back. if they just draft a couple of guys, make a mid-tier signing, and otherwise run it back, then those minutes are better off with wesley

I think I see it slightly different. I think a team with the healthy Wemby, a healthy Fox, and an even better Castle would do well without Chris Paul in there stealing minutes and possibly annoying people. I think a mid-tier signing could actually be helpful, though I think we need more than one to start improving our role players. Just a thought.

[baseline bum]

On second thought the Spurs won't have any kind of Bird Rights on CP3 and really need a SF or a PF if possible with their MLE, so hard to see CP3 back unless the Spurs strike out there.

[Dex]

Based on all reports, a main reason he came to the Spurs is he because wasn't happy in his backup role in Golden State and he wanted to play and contribute...which was fine because we didn't have a legit starting PG at the time and his veteran leadership was sorely needed with this young team. That's also probably why he continues to be our starter and will be for the rest of the season.

Unless that has changed, he doesn't have a spot here anymore. We now have Fox and Castle who should be starting, and also have to see what pans out in the draft.

If he legit wants to come back and be the mentor off the bench, great. But I don't think he will be willing to accept that role, and he also probably would rather go ring-chasing at this point and I don't know if SA is going to be there next year.

[couchman]

I'd love to get him back as a backup PG.
I imagine one more year of playing would make sense before he goes into coaching.

[BackHome]

I don't think its up to the spurs to decide, its up to c3p0. He'll be looking somewhere else, still chasing a ring at 40 plus years old. My guess is that he signs a minimum contract with the Clippers or Fakers to end his career. We took a chance with c3p0, and it was a decent temporary move, however trading for Fox represents our future, signing C. Paul represents a transition at best but definitely not the future. Thanks for helping us out this year but we both know its time to move on.

Nah he is mostly interested in breaking the NBA leading assist record for NBA- believe he is currently in second place so how close and what his playing time will look will determine where he goes.

[baseline bum]

Nah he is mostly interested in breaking the NBA leading assist record for NBA- believe he is currently in second place so how close and what his playing time will look will determine where he goes.

Nah it's not reasonable. Stockton is so far ahead in #1 position it would take CP3 about 5.25 years playing at his current level to reach #1, assuming he played 82 games every year.

[CGD]

What are you going to tell him, you can't start or get so many minutes anymore?

Especially if he signed to be a starter.

That’s what he agreed to for this year, for sure. He can take it or leave it after this year since he’s not under contract.

[jjspur]

At the beginning of the season we signed him because we literally didn't have anyone better than him on the team even at age 39. So the signing was a decent move and it did pay some dividends. We now have Fox and Castle who can run the point. The team did its part in giving him lots of minutes. Next year will be a different story. If he wants to be a backup, great . If he doesn't, there are probably other teams that will sign him even at his age.

[Knoxxx]

He will be a net negative on the court next season. This is a reason we can also consider drafting a guard in this draft that can play backup PG but mainly be a smaller scoring guard such as a Richardson with the ATL pick.

[KingKev]

As a 2nd/3rd backup with no minutes guarantee on a vet min. Both sides agree to waive him come February if we aren’t looking compe ive. He got a pretty good deal this year that work for both parties.

[LeBowen]

As a 2nd/3rd backup with no minutes guarantee on a vet min. Both sides agree to waive him come February if we aren’t looking compe ive. He got a pretty good deal this year that work for both parties.

Where would he even go if he decides to move on?
I guess Nuggets could replace Westbrook with him.
Timberwolves as a Conley replacement? But Conley would have to be moved.
Mavs while Kyrie is out?
Same for Pelicans and DJ situation?
Magic and Heat are his best options in the East, but he wouldn't have anything guaranteed in Miami.
I guess Nets would be an option if he's into being a veteran leader of another bad team.

[Spurs Brazil]

[The Truth #6]

Typically when a HOF type legend comes to the Spurs in their late 30s it's because no one else wants them and they end up retiring after one season. I'm thinking of Moses, Dominique as well as some other non HOF NBA stars over the years. I don't see any market for him to play starter minutes, even with us, unless some tanking team wants a willing veteran. Utah maybe? Closer to LA I guess. But even that is a stretch imo.

[KingKev]

Where would he even go if he decides to move on?
I guess Nuggets could replace Westbrook with him.
Timberwolves as a Conley replacement? But Conley would have to be moved.
Mavs while Kyrie is out?
Same for Pelicans and DJ situation?
Magic and Heat are his best options in the East, but he wouldn't have anything guaranteed in Miami.
I guess Nets would be an option if he's into being a veteran leader of another bad team.

If CP3 wanted to take a role to stay game ready, fully engaged and be a leader in the locker room he still has a place in the league. Bit of a player coach and maybe he has a moment come playoff time when in need. Steve Kerr in 2003 single handily brought us back in the WCF game.