Chris Paul is now formally a member of the San Antonio Spurs, which means he’ll get to play with Rookie of the Yr Victor Wembanyama.
This could possibly be a match made in heaven and Wembanyama is clearly very excited by his new teammate.
Talking to Hector Ledesma, per ClutchPoints, Wembanyama talked about what Paul has already dropped at the workforce.
He spoke of Paul’s huge basketball data and all of the knowledge he has to share with different gamers, no matter their place on the workforce.
The Spurs now have probably the most skilled gamers within the league.
“Yeah, of course… He’s approaching this in a very unselfish way.”
Victor Wembanyama on if Chris Paul is making a distinction with the Spurs thus far 👀
(by way of @HectorLedesmaTV) pic.twitter.com/WUobO18cUv
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 3, 2024
Wembanyama had an unimaginable rookie yr and really surpassed wonderful and sky-high expectations.
However all through all of 2023-24, many consultants mentioned Wembanyama would play even higher if he had a stronger workforce round him.
There have been numerous individuals who felt he wanted an skilled veteran guard to assist him.
They don’t get way more skilled than Paul, who has been within the NBA for 19 seasons and has performed for plenty of groups and has a ton of postseason expertise.
He’s coming to this workforce as a trusted and confirmed guard who is aware of the sport inside and outside.
He actually may assist the Spurs, and Wembanyama, attain the subsequent stage.
Wembanyama already has a really sensible basketball thoughts however it may get even smarter in 2024-25.
Moreover, he can have extra help on the court docket and can be taught fairly just a few issues from Paul.
This could possibly be one of many smartest strikes the Spurs have made since buying Wembanyama.
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