Chris Paul was one of the veteran pieces that joined the San Antonio Spurs in this 2024-25 NBA season to reinforce the squad and be one of the voices of experience within a team that is in a rebuilding process to be able to compete in the coming campaigns, with Victor Wembanyama as the top figure.
Paul, who is considered one of the best point guards in the history of the American league, decided to join coach Gregg Popovich and be that point guard with experience to guide Spurs in this season. Precisely, the contribution of “CP3” was key for San Antonio to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 in their last game and improve their record to 3-3 this season of the season. NBA.
Paul makes history with San Antonio
With his double double against Minnesota of 15 points and 13 assists, along with 4 rebounds, Paul became the oldest player to record double tens in consecutive games at 39 years old. In the previous game against the Utah Jazz, which the Spurs ended up winning 106-88, “CP3” had his first double ten with 19 points and 10 assists to be key in the victory at the Delta Center.
Without a doubt, Paul’s level continues to remain in great shape and will be essential for San Antonio to aspire to enter the Play-In to seek its place in the postseason. The management of the Texan team is looking for the experienced player to replicate what he did in the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019-20 season, where he led them to the postseason with a core of young players led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.