Chris Paul signs one-year, $11 million deal with San Antonio Spurs
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SAN ANTONIO – 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul has signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN.
A post on X by Adrian Wojnarowski stated that Paul agreed to a one-year contract worth over $11 million.
According to sources, free agent guard Chris Paul has signed a one-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs worth more than $11 million.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
League sources said the Golden State Warriors released Paul before Sunday’s deadline, which would have guaranteed him a contract for next season.
Now Paul will collaborate with French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama.
Chris Paul had a great conversation with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and was sold on the culture and opportunity to improve Victor Wembanyama’s game. CP is eager and motivated to show he is still an elite guard in this league. https://t.co/SUgdpWviVQ
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2024
Paul has played for six different teams during his illustrious NBA career, most recently for Golden State.
He came into the league in 2005 from Wake Forest University and immediately made a name for himself with the New Orleans Hornets.
After his time in New Orleans, Paul went to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers for six seasons.
Although Paul turns 39 in May, he could give Spurs’ squad an extra boost by adding experienced leaders.
Paul averaged 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in 58 games last season.
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