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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
While the Spurs are looking to recruit this summer, they could also lose a few players this off-season. Chris Paul’s departure, especially given the competition, is confirmed in Texas.
Like many other organizations, the Spurs have some important choices to make in the coming weeks. For them, it probably starts with the draft, as the franchise owns the 2nd pick, as well as the 14th. Two interesting spots for the organization, and which obviously arouse covetousness on the part of suitors.
And while San Antonio could use the second pick to attract a real star and turn a corner, the front office has decided to err on the side of caution, according to Marc Stein. He confirmed that Dylan Harper should be chosen by the Spurs, who see a bright future for the young player, rather like Stephon Castle in 2024. The latter has just won rookie of the year.
Departure confirmed for Spurs?
But between Fox, Castle and therefore possibly Harper at the end of June, a serious question must arise at Spurs: should they retain Chris Paul, a free agent this summer? The answer is yes, if we judge his contribution to the dressing room, but the player wants a big role in a team and to get minutes. Not sure San Antonio can promise him that again.
If Paul was the undisputed starter when he arrived, that’s no longer the case. Castle needs to be in the starting 5, as does Fox, who didn’t come to Texas for nothing. CP3 could therefore jump ship and not re-sign a new contract. A trend confirmed by Marc Stein in his latest article on the subject.
Marc Stein : ““Anticipation is building that Paul could be on the move again this offseason even though his time as a Spur as a mentor to Victor Wembanyama and a young team overall was an unabashed success. The reality now, though, is that San Antonio acquired De’Aaron Fox in February and just watched Stephon Castle assemble a Rookie of the Year season.”
Add Harper, considered a future star in the league, and you can see why Paul’s return to Texas is highly uncertain. We’ll have to wait a while for confirmation, but it’s highly doubtful that the point guard will agree to play 10/15 minutes off the bench or have a simple veteran role, regardless of his age.
