Chris Paul, a Knicks legend wants to see him in New York

A little to everyone’s surprise, Chris Paul finds itself at the center of many rumors. Initially, the Phoenix Suns point guard was not expected to end up in the market this summer. With an option at $ 44.2 million, it seemed obvious he was going to activate it.

But thanks to his excellent performances, the 36-year-old veteran is expected to decline it. The goal? Find a lucrative contract over several years. If the Suns, in the race to win the NBA title, stand out as the big favorites on this file, the New York Knicks are presented as serious underdogs.

And indeed, one of the legends of the Knicks, Earl Monroe, dreams of seeing CP3 in New York colors.

“I would love to see him at the Garden. His game is made for 33rd Street. I would love to see that, but I don’t know if that will happen. At this point in his career he is moving towards teams – except OKC – who can fight for the title.

I don’t know if the Knicks can compete unless they get another coin. If they hire CP3 and another room, I would love to see him direct that. They have a core of guys. They just need a little more “, estimated the 1973 NBA champion for the New York Post.

On paper, seeing Chris Paul at the Knicks would indeed be a treat for fans of the franchise. But for now, his future looks to Phoenix all the same. With potentially a ring in my pocket …

Chris Paul, as strong as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Tim Duncan, is already setting his pace

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