Chris Paul Reveals Reason For Signing With San Antonio Spurs

Chris Paul spoke about his decision to sign with the Spurs.

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) speaks after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Chris Paul will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day.

Despite being 39, he is still going strong as a productive point guard for the San Antonio Spurs.

At this stage of his career, many were surprised to see him join a franchise that hadn't made the NBA playoffs since 2019.

In a recent interview with Tony Parker, Paul spoke about his decision.

Parker: "Why the Spurs? Why a team that is rebuilding?"

Paul: "Last year was probably one of the toughest years for me. T.P., you know more than anything, I just love to hoop; I want to play. Jada and the kids they stay in L.A... If I'm gonna sacrifice my family and be away from them, then I at least need to be playing."

Paul is currently averaging 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.8% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in 24 games.

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) and center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The legendary point guard is also teammates with 2024 Rookie of The Year Victor Wembanyama.

He has a chance to play a major role in the future All-Star's development.

Chris Paul now stands at No. 2 on the all-time assists leaderboard 👏 pic.twitter.com/6nNDEX8sWT

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The Spurs are 12-12 in their first 24 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games.

Currently, the Spurs are just 3.5 games back of the Dallas Mavericks for the fourth seed.

Chris Paul has 12,092 assists!
Here are a few of his best ones...pic.twitter.com/ndT4AfCVuO https://t.co/GDqZhaNJnY

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In addition to the Spurs, Paul has also spent time with the (New Orleans) Hornets, Clippers, Rockets, Thunder, Suns and Warriors.