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The San Antonio Spurs didn’t make many adjustments in the summertime however they did add 12-time All-Star Chris Paul.
Paul will enhance the staff’s backcourt and will construct a really sturdy relationship with Rookie of the 12 months Victor Wembanyama.
Chatting with the press, through Josh Paredes and ClutchPoints, head coach Gregg Popovich talked about Paul and the way arduous he’s been on the Spurs over time.
Popovich stated:
“I’ve despised Chris for many years. It was difficult to play against him because he’s a clever, clever, clever player. His IQ is off the charts. It was always difficult because he’s thinking ahead of us coaches. You hate to play against him but you respect the hell out of him.”
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on Chris Paul:
“I’ve despised Chris for many years. It was difficult to play against him because he’s a clever, clever, clever player. His IQ is off the charts. It was always difficult because he’s thinking ahead of us coaches. You hate to play… pic.twitter.com/sopbI0IIvg
Popovich isn’t the one one who believes Paul’s basketball IQ is off the charts.
For years, he has confirmed himself to be one of many smartest males within the NBA and has a beautiful deal with on the ball, how you can make performs, and how you can work effectively with others.
He has been within the league for 19 seasons and involves the Spurs as a historic and completed veteran.
Will he enhance San Antonio’s possibilities within the new season?
As nice as Wembanyama was final season, it was very clear that the staff nonetheless has a methods to go earlier than they’re really playoff contenders once more.
Is Paul the lacking piece they wanted?
Final season, he averaged 9.2 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors, that are a few of his lowest numbers in years.
Will he enhance these stats in San Antonio?
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