After the free market opened, Chris Paul was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards. Many expected the Wizards to buy out Chris Paul’s contract, but in a surprising move, the Golden State Warriors acquired Chris Paul in exchange for Jordan Poole and a first-round draft pick.
This trade transformed Chris Paul and Stephen Curry from rivals to teammates.
In 2009, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft. At that time, Curry was a young and unproven player.
Meanwhile, Chris Paul was already an established star in the league and a starting All-Star in the Western Conference. During that season, Paul won both the assists and steals titles, marking one of the peak periods of his career.
During that year’s offseason, Curry, then a rookie, participated in Chris Paul’s training camp.
Fast forward 14 years, and Curry is no longer that young and unproven player. He has established himself as one of the top players in the league and has won four championship rings.
On the other hand, Chris Paul has had a long and successful career in the NBA but has yet to win a championship ring despite making it to the finals. It’s unlikely that he ever expected to join forces with Curry on the Golden State Warriors.
On July 10th, Curry and Paul were spotted together watching a Summer League game. This sighting generated a lot of buzz among fans and analysts. Observers noted that their communication appeared to be smooth and effortless.
At one point during the game, Paul called Curry over to show him something on his phone. The two players seemed to be enjoying each other’s company and even posed for a photo together, both smiling.
When asked about Paul joining the Warriors, Curry praised his new teammate’s skills and maturity, calling him one of the best point guards in the league. He also expressed excitement about their future cooperation.
In anticipation of Paul’s arrival, the Warriors officially unveiled his new No. 3 jersey, which he will wear during the upcoming season.
In terms of on-court impact, many believe that Paul will be an upgrade over Poole. Paul’s playmaking ability and clutch scoring should help stabilize the Warriors’ offense.
In contrast, Poole was known for taking ill-advised shots and could be inconsistent. Additionally, Paul’s defensive experience and savvy should also provide a boost to the team.
It’s been fourteen years since Curry and Paul first crossed paths as rookies. Now they are reunited as teammates on the Golden State Warriors, ready to achieve greatness together.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what this dynamic duo will accomplish next season.
