The Golden State Warriors joined the Boston Celtics in shocking the NBA world by trading for Chris Paul.
The veteran point guard is going to the Bay in exchange for Jordan Poole, who was expected to carry the torch for the Dubs after Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were no longer on the team.
“The Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package that includes Jordan Poole and future draft assets,” Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
ESPN Sources: The Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package that includes Jordan Poole and future draft assets. pic.twitter.com/kpNkhqFicp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023
As usual, many fans reacted to this big and unexpected move, flooding social media with their impressions, siding with one team or another after the deal was announced.
Some fans didn’t understand why they made this move in the first place.
What is the point of this trade??????
— Jay👑🇬🇷 (@KING_JAY248) June 22, 2023
Good. Lord.
— Chase (@Chase_OnX) June 22, 2023
NOOOOOOO
— Vante🕷️ (@HoesLuvVante) June 22, 2023
A couple of them were shocked by the trade.
— AL in CAL (@ALinCALI22) June 22, 2023
LMFAO WHAT?
— KCP YoJonB (@YoJonB) June 22, 2023
A pair of fans remembered when Chris Paul fake laughed at a Steve Kerr’s joke.
It all comes full circle now pic.twitter.com/6LkbB1mJpr
— ﾒ𝟶 (@jordannmayy) June 22, 2023
Chris Paul being coached by Steve Kerr?? pic.twitter.com/r9GzjvCv8z
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) June 22, 2023
One fan felt for Jordan Poole, who will be in charge of carrying the Wizards by himself next season.
Jordan Poole showing up to Washington with no other talent 😂 pic.twitter.com/C0UFuHGVXD
— TommyToon23 (@tommys54321) June 22, 2023
This is definitely a shocking move, as the Warriors gave up a lot to acquire Paul. The point guard is 38 right now, and this decision has raised a lot of eyebrows around the league.
Poole was considered one of the most exciting young players in the NBA, but after Draymond Green punched him in the face, his performance took a dip. He was criticized during the 2023 NBA Playoffs, and many fans thought he would leave the team in the offseason.
Now, the picture might be clear for the Warriors, who can keep Draymond Green and start over with the aging Chris Paul.
Stephen Curry And Chris Paul Will Be On The Same Team Now
At another time, this move would make fans dream about the Warriors extending their dynasty, but right now, it’s not as exciting as before. Chris Paul and Stephen Curry will join forces next season in one of the most legendary backcourts the NBA will ever see.
They have had some sort of rivalry over the years, with Paul admitting his 2018 Houston Rockets only had one goal in mind: beating the Warriors.
As the years went by, things appeared to have changed, and now the Dubs have renewed hopes with Curry and Paul, although not everybody is a fan of this trade.
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