On July 1, Beijing time, free agent Paul signed with the Spurs for one year and $11 million. For the 39-year-old, being able to sign such a contract at the twilight of his career is enough to satisfy him. And next season, Spurs No. 1 show Wembanyama may also usher in a huge improvement, because throughout Paul's career, many of the interior players he has partnered with have grown into All-Star players.
Paul started his career with the Hornets, and in 2008 and 2009, with Paul's help, David West was named to the Western Conference All-Star for two consecutive seasons. At the same time, Tyson Chandler, another big man on the team, dunked 192 times in a single season, including 106 assists from Paul, and gradually became a well-known dunk. Both men went on to win championships in their careers, with Chandler winning the championship with the Mavericks and West winning two championships with the Warriors.
After going to the Clippers, the two big men next to Paul, Griffin and Jordan Jr., also grew into All-Star and All-Star players, respectively. Especially Jordan Jr., who barely has any offensive skills, but once became a double-team player, Paul's threading can be said to be crucial. After leaving Paul, Jordan Jr. gradually became a pure blue-collar player.
Since then, in the Thunder and Suns, Adams, Ayton and others around him have also benefited a lot. Now that Paul is at the Spurs, Wembanyama has been doing very well this season, but his efficiency is relatively average, and with Paul's help, he will definitely get more opportunities to attack easily. For Spurs, this could also be their best signing of the summer.