Chris Paul has already received the hearts of a few Spurs legends, he revealed in his introductory press convention in San Antonio.
The 12-time All-Star mentioned he acquired texts from Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili as soon as the commerce went public and it acquired him much more excited to be a part of the crew.
CP3 might have performed nearer to his residence within the LA space the place his household resides and chase a championship, however he was prepared sacrifice these issues for minutes.
“My household is the whole lot. My spouse is right here, my youngsters are again in L.A., and that’s the place they are going to be through the season,” Paul mentioned. “And I really like basketball a lot that I could possibly be near residence, but when I’m not taking part in, I’m not completely satisfied.
“And I really like my household to demise. So, after we noticed this chance, though it’ll put me away from my household, my household is aware of me higher than anyone they usually know that I simply wish to play. I wish to play greater than something. And that’s why I’m grateful for them and extra so grateful to be right here.”
Paul is understood for enhancing each groups’ successful proportion he’s ever performed on, and since San Antonio completed with the second worst document within the league in 2023-24, his assistance will little doubt be welcomed.
“I at all times say I hate to lose greater than I wish to win,” he mentioned.
The 34-year-old has additionally mentored a good few younger NBA stars in his time and now he’ll crew up with generational expertise Victor Wembanyama.
However humbly, Paul is worked up for what he can study from younger gamers.
“That’s in all probability been the best factor about my profession is that, yeah, I’ve went to some groups which can be youthful or whatnot, however I’m continuously studying from these guys,” Paul mentioned.
“I acquired an opportunity to play with [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] in his second 12 months within the league, and I acquired an opportunity to study from him. I acquired an opportunity to study from [Devin Booker], Mikal Bridges and all these guys. So, I’m excited to share with these guys what I do know and no matter they wish to know, however I’m additionally excited to see what I can study from them.”
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