The new Suns boss has already stood out with strong decisions with the arrival of Kevin Durant in February, then the dismissal of Monty Williams after the loss to the Nuggets in the playoffs, and he is not done. According DTThe warned Chris Paul that he would be cut!
Coming out of his “worst” career season (13.9 points, 8.9 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals), the 38-year-old point guard still had a year of contract with the Suns (30.8 million dollars), but it was only partially guaranteed. Clearly, its leaders have decided not to guarantee it this season, even if they will pay 15 million dollars in history.
One last dance with LeBron James?
Which means they won’t even try to trade him, and Chris Paul will find himself a free agent. With 15 million dollars in his pocket, we would not be surprised if he offered himself one last challenge with a candidate for the title. Why not with his friend LeBron James. The two are almost the same age, and it would be a wonderful end to their career to seek a title together. Provided that LeBron continues his career…
As for the Suns, they will have to find a point guard, and they are rumored to be targeting Fred VanVleet, the Raptors’ All-Star point guard. The latter would be the Rockets’ plan B if they fail to bring James Harden back.
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
