Veteran guard Chris Paul has made waves this offseason by signing a one-year, $11 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs. His addition to the team has brought a wealth of experience and leadership. It seems to be paying off as young star Victor Wembanyama begins to thrive under Paul’s guidance.
The Spurs have already won two out of their three preseason games, which indicates that the chemistry between the two players is developing nicely. Despite the positive early results, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed that the Spurs were initially concerned about how Chris Paul’s leadership style would fit with the team.
“In speaking to folks there, bringing in Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, they obviously had their reasons why they wanted that veteran presence there. There was some uncertainty, I would say—I wouldn’t say it was concern—but there was some wonder from the Spurs,” Windhorst said.
Windhorst later mentioned that the Spurs were unexpectedly pleased with how well Wembanyama and the team have embraced Paul’s leadership.
“Chris Paul has a big voice on teams that he’s on. With Victor leading the way, the acceptance of Chris Paul’s leadership technique has gone very well in San Antonio—better than they thought, I am told,” he added.
Chris Paul’s Performance In The Spurs Preseason Games
The Spurs kicked off the season with a 107-112 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paul didn’t take the court during the game.
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During the Spurs 107-97 win against the Orlando Magic, Paul played for 25 minutes. He added 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in the win. Paul also took the court during their third preseason game against the Utah Jazz. In the game, he scored 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, playing for 27 minutes.
