Chris Paul is 35 but his campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the season proved one thing - the 15-year veteran can still win games and if given the chance, he can lead a crew to the NBA championship. That is why CP3 remains an attractive trade prospect and he could be on the move again.
The Thunder reaped the benefits of having Paul around. The team failed to advance deep into the playoffs but the verdict in - it was a successful run for the OKC and the star point guard gets the due credit.
To be sure, Oklahoma will want Paul to return next season and the player is grateful for the treatment afforded to him by the franchise. However, the 10-time All-Star is not ruling out a move, according to USA Today.
The report claimed that Paul is ready to embrace trade and more so if his next stop will make a winner. As one NBA executive said about the OKC star: He is past 35 and his days in the league are numbered.
Paul is certainly looking to win his NBA ring, which is the one thing lacking on his solid basketball resume.
Paul making his talent available on the market will surely get the attention of teams scouting in the offseason. One such organization is the rebuilding New York Knicks. The team is undergoing an overhaul and changes have been made on the coaching staff and the front office.
The goal is clear for the Knicks, according to Fadeaway World. They are building a new squad with a focus on the culture of winning. In doing so, the franchise will do well to consider trading for Paul, who remains one of the best point guards that set foot in the NBA.
In CP3, the Knicks will get a good start on the objective of picking as many wins as possible when hostilities for the next season reason resume. Paul showed what he does for a team can matter, and it's exactly what happened with OKC.
New York can look forward to do the same should they decide to seal a deal with Paul, who will bring wisdom and brilliance with him when hired.
But trading for Paul will not be without complications. Clutch Points reminded that with the star's upsides, there are downsides as well, and foremost is his age. At 35, the time is ticking on him and the Knicks, for instance, can only hope that his impact will be sudden and huge.
It should be noted that Paul is injury-prone, which is an important concern for any team planning to get his services.
Lastly, having a Chris Paul on the roster will not be cheap. His existing contract points to payment of $41 million next season and another $44 million in 2021-22. So the Knicks must be prepared to write a huge paycheck on Paul alone.
