Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul says he’s excited about the opportunity in OKC.
Paul is embarking on the next chapter of his NBA career with the Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him to OKC this summer in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade.
A lot of people believe Paul won't last the entire season in OKC. For now, though, Paul is saying all the right things.
Chris Paul: “A lot of people try to tell your truth or tell your story,” but he says he’s excited about the opportunity here.
— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) September 30, 2019
Chris Paul has three years left on his monster contract with the Thunder. He’ll make $38.5 million this season $41.4 million in 2020-21 and has a player option worth $44.2 million for the 2021-22 season.
Paul and the Thunder likely won’t agree to a buyout if OKC struggles, as Paul would have to give up a lot of money for that to happen. The Thunder could — and probably will — look to trade Paul if things don’t work out.
Last season with the Rockets, Paul averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 58 games. The nine-time All-Star shot 41.9 percent from the field, 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 86.2 percent from the free-throw line.
The Thunder are widely expected to start Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Terrance Ferguson, Danilo Gallinari and Steven Adams in 2019-20. It’s going to be tough for OKC to make the postseason now that Westbrook and Paul George are gone, but don’t expect a team led by Paul to just fold over. The future Hall of Famer is one of the most competitive players in the league.
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