Return to the speedboat? It is revealed that Paul s first choice to be "close to home" or reunite with Harden

Sports Weekly All-Media Reporter Li Hui

40-year-old Chris Paul is still pursuing his basketball dream. Which team he will join when his contract expires this summer is attracting attention. Last season, Paul played for the Spurs, averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 assists per game and only 1.6 turnovers. In his limited playing time, Paul can still contribute to the team.

On June 28, according to the famous reporter Mark Stan, Paul wants to play in a team very close to Los Angeles next season. "Paul is the reinforcement target of the Mavericks' point guard position, but more and more people believe that as a veteran, Paul is determined to play closer to his hometown of Los Angeles."

"Look closer to Los Angeles", which undoubtedly greatly narrows the scope of Paul's next home, whether the Lakers or the Speedboat? The Lakers have three major ball-holding points on the outside, Doncic, James and Reeves. Assuming they will not make too much personnel changes, it will be difficult for Paul to get too much playing time even if he joins the Lakers. In contrast, Paul's old club, the Speedboat, is undoubtedly more suitable and needs Paul. The Speedboats have relied on Harden to take on the organizational responsibility for most of last season, but Harden is about to be 36 years old after all, and they need a substitute ball holding point to share the team's worries, and Paul is undoubtedly the right choice. Paul once made achievements in this team, and his home is in Los Angeles. If he can return to the speedboat, it will undoubtedly be a good story.

Of course, close to Los Angeles may not be just two teams. California teams like the Kings and the Warriors are potential places for Paul, especially the Kings. The biggest problem with the Kings last season was that there were no good organizers, and they are now chasing a point guard, so it is not surprising that Paul eventually joined the team where the California capital is located.