San Antonio Spurs Officially Sign Future Hall Of Famer

The San Antonio Spurs have officially signed a 12-time NBA All-Star.

Feb 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich instructs center Victor Wembanyama (1) before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Paul is coming off his first year playing for the Golden State Warriors.

The future Hall of Famer finished the season with averages of 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range in 58 games.

On June 30, the Warriors waived Paul, and he has now officially signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

Via The San Antonio Spurs: "Officially a Spur 😤

Welcome to the 210, Chris Paul!"

Officially a Spur 😤

Welcome to the 210, Chris Paul! pic.twitter.com/0O1odfE6BP

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 7, 2024

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the details of Paul's deal with San Antonio.

Via Wojnarowski on June 30: "Free agent guard Chris Paul has agreed on a one-year, $11 million-plus deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN."

Free agent guard Chris Paul has agreed on a one-year, $11 million-plus deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024

Paul is 39 but still remains an extremely productive player who can help San Antonio make a significant jump in the standings next season.

The 19-year veteran has also spent time with the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

His career averages are 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 2.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 1,272 regular season games.

Feb 16, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Western Conference head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs talks with guard Chris Paul (3) of the Los Angeles Clippers during practice for the 2013 NBA All-Star game at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Paul is one of the greatest point guards of all time and has been to 12 NBA All-Star Games.

Via The San Antonio Spurs: "◼️ 11x All-NBA ◼️ 12x All-Star ◼️ 9x All-Defense ◼️ 2x Olympic Gold Medalist ◼️ NBA 75th Anniversary Team ◼️ #3 All-Time in assists (11,894)"

◼️ 11x All-NBA
◼️ 12x All-Star
◼️ 9x All-Defense
◼️ 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
◼️ NBA 75th Anniversary Team
◼️ #3 All-Time in assists (11,894) pic.twitter.com/A4ikFoVLcs

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 7, 2024