The San Antonio Spurs are about to start probably one of the best eras of this team, as Victor Wembanyama is set to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Given selection belongs to the Spurs, who want to make the Frenchman the cornerstone of their project for many years.
They’re stopping there and want to pair him up with some talented veterans that can maximize his talents. According to LJ Ellis of Spurs Talk, the team will ‘push hard’ to get either Chris Paul or Fred VanVleet this offseason.
“When free agency opens, a scout for a Western Conference team believes the Spurs will make a hard push for either Chris Paul or Fred VanVleet. He posits that the opportunity to pair Wembanyama with an experienced playmaker at point guard will ultimately be impossible for San Antonio to pass up.”
This will be huge for the Spurs, who already have something good going on. Fred VanVleet is expected to hit free agency this summer, and the Spurs have a lot of cap space to bring in a star.
Considering that Chris Paul’s situation with the Phoenix Suns is complex, they could have an easier path to land VanVleet in free agency. He was great for the Toronto Raptors, posting 14.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game in 417 duels with the Canadian team.
He won the 2019 NBA championship and was named an All-Star last year, going from undrafted to one of the best players in his position in the entire NBA.
Chris Paul Has Been Mentioned As A Great Target For Spurs
Nevertheless, Paul was recently labeled a good option for the Spurs if they want to have a good veteran guiding Wembanyama. CP3 is one of the best players in his position who can extend his career playing alongside the young Frenchman.
The Suns have reportedly informed him that they’ll buy him out but still want to keep him on the roster beyond that. If they simply cut ties with Paul, several teams will be interested in his services, including the Spurs.
This could be a big move for Paul and the Spurs, but we need to wait a couple of weeks before learning what San Antonio and their potential targets decide to do. The Point God has averaged 15.1 points, 9.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 194 games for the Suns.
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