Chris Paul will flip 39 subsequent month, however he nonetheless feels that there’s work left to do.
Talking after Golden State’s season-ending loss to the Sacramento Kings within the play-in event on Tuesday, the veteran guard answered the query of whether or not he plans to retire. Paul acknowledged affirmatively that he plans to be again for one more NBA season.
“I’ll discuss to my spouse and my youngsters, my household, my assist system, see what it seems like,” Paul informed Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “However this isn’t [the end of my career]. I do know it for positive.”
The 12-time All-Star joined the Warriors in a commerce over the summer season and continues to be underneath contract for subsequent season however for a non-guaranteed quantity of $30 million. Golden State has till June 28 to determine on Paul’s contract, and it looks like a really actual risk that they are going to waive him — both to convey him again at a reduced charge or to permit him to check free company.
Paul was restricted to 58 video games for Golden State this season, largely resulting from a damaged hand in January, however he was nonetheless productive sufficient with 9.2 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per recreation. Paul additionally moved to a bench position for the primary time in his profession, which ought to enhance his marketability for suitors this offseason.
Head coach Steve Kerr stated after Tuesday’s loss that he “actually hope[s]” the workforce will retain Paul, however with larger fish to fry for Golden State this summer season, he could have already performed his closing recreation in a Warriors uniform.
