Welcome to SA, CP3

[BillMc]

Spurstalk fatal attraction. "I will not be ignored!!!"

[spurs10]

ST is like one of those chicks who prints out and frames the selfie you took with her after one date.

ST will be boiling Paul's pet rabbit by end of summer.

That's about right! hath no fury!!

[BillMc]

More Stein speculation:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/1...tar-chris-paul

[NASpurs]

More Stein speculation:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/1...tar-chris-paul

"The San Antonio Spurs are exploring the feasibility of making a free-agent run at All-Star point guard Chris Paul, league sources told ESPN."



Better than just showing "mutual interest".

[Jdspur20]

Not a fan of Cow-turd but he's right.

Yep. Not a fan of him either but he's 100% correct.

[BillMc]

Skip says no.

[Jdspur20]

Skip says no.

Well skip os a fake Spurs fan. So he can get lost.

[Ron Swanson]

ST is like one of those chicks who prints out and frames the selfie you took with her after one date.

ST will be boiling Paul's pet rabbit by end of summer.

Spurstalk fatal attraction. "I will not be ignored!!!"

[BatManu20]

[TheDoctor]

I believe so.

[CGD]

Not likely. They are cash strapped and would be over $300,000,000 just to bring the same team back. Even letting Griffin walk won't give them enough relief to pay another star quality player. They are maxed out on what they can sign and I don't think they even have a first round pick, though I'm not sure. The bigger question is do they want to invest $200,000,000 in Chris Paul from age 32 to 38. That's what he'll be demanding to re-sign and only the Clippers can pay him that much.

This is an underrated point. The Clips cap situation is a disaster, which is why, egos/hard-feeling aside, I dont completely write off the idea of a S&T.

Spurs can send Gasol (who can be stretched), Green (to replace JJ), Simmons (who'd have to be S&T), along with a small asset like Kyle or #29 for the Clips' troubles. That'd get you close to the 30m or so needed.

In that scenario, I believe, the MLE/LLE could still be in play.

[kaji157]

If Paul comes to the spurs he will not be offered over 25 millions a year. Simple as that.
He will be offered something a bit higher of what Kawhi and LaMarcus are making.
I would be surprised if they offer more than 4 years and 110 millions.
That would mean an starting salary of 24,7 million a year.

[HarlemHeat37]

So many red flags, tbh..age, injuries, style of play and reputation..very risky to give a super max contract to a post-prime, 6-foot PG who can't play without dominating the basketball..

His reputation is great among people who have never played basketball with him, but it's tough to ignore the many reports that his teammates hate playing with him, tbh..Paul's style of leadership is antiquated, it isn't suited for today's league and players IMO..

[dabom]

So many red flags, tbh..age, injuries, style of play and reputation..very risky to give a super max contract to a post-prime, 6-foot PG who can't play without dominating the basketball..

His reputation is great among people who have never played basketball with him, but it's tough to ignore the many reports that his teammates hate playing with him, tbh..Paul's style of leadership is antiquated, it isn't suited for today's league and players IMO..

Is there a better option at a ring?

[HarlemHeat37]

Is there a better option at a ring?

Not next season, but I wouldn't want to pay the biggest contract in NBA history to a 30-something year old PG..

I would like to see how the roster looks with some player development, next season..in particular, Kawhi continuing to evolve as a point-forward, something that he showed flashes of becoming towards the end of the season and in the playoffs(which would die if Paul joined the roster, he doesn't play off the ball)..

[Mikeanaro]

Let Murray play, CP3.

[dabom]

Not next season, but I wouldn't want to pay the biggest contract in NBA history to a 30-something year old PG..

I would like to see how the roster looks with some player development, next season..in particular, Kawhi continuing to evolve as a point-forward, something that he showed flashes of becoming towards the end of the season and in the playoffs(which would die if Paul joined the roster, he doesn't play off the ball)..

Kawhi was breaking down because he was tasked to "do-it-all". Dude needs someone to carry the weight. At this point in time, he just needs to focus on being Jordan, and not Magic-Jordan.

[dabom]

Kawhi, go be the best scorer, Kawhi be the best playmaker too, kawhi close out the games for us, kawhi get the most clutch rebounds, kawhi get the most deflections/steals, kawhi be the best defender, kawhi defend their best player.

[dabom]

Kawhi be the best 3 point shooter. Kawhi be the best free throw shooter.

[spursistan]

[bic50]

Let Murray play, CP3.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kawhi was breaking down because he was tasked to "do-it-all". Dude needs someone to carry the weight. At this point in time, he just needs to focus on being Jordan, and not Magic-Jordan.

Sure, but you don't need to go to the extreme of adding Chris Paul to alleviate Kawhi's load..

And I don't think the load had much to do with Kawhi's injury, anyways..I don't agree that he was breaking down, either, man was destroying the best team in the league before Zaza went dirty on him..

[dabom]

Sure, but you don't need to go to the extreme of adding Chris Paul to alleviate Kawhi's load..

And I don't think the load had much to do with Kawhi's injury, anyways..

I do think so. He was already compensating for weak knees already, his body is worn down. It is easier to up your ankle if it's "weak". I've seen him land or step on shoes before. It went major bad because he was worn down.

[TD 21]

Is there a better option at a ring?

Translation: He either doesn't want his Warriors to have to face a legit challenger or thinks the Spurs should just hold off doing anything and wait until the next Duncan or James falls in their lap. Genius stuff, really.

[HarlemHeat37]

This is a moot point, anyways, tbh..same as Durant, last year, where the same posters were convinced that he would join the Spurs..

Paul altered the CBA to directly aid his bank account he's not leaving any money on the table and he isn't playing in San Antonio IMO..