In an effort to try to extend their championship window, the Golden State Warriors acquired Chris Paul in a trade last week.
Paul has competed fiercely against the Warriors for a long time in the Western Conference, first with the Los Angeles Clippers and later with the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns.
However, while he may have been a rival of theirs over the last decade, Klay Thompson told Anthony Slater of The Athletic he will have no problem welcoming Paul to the Warriors.
“Any time you get to play with a player who is one of the best of your generation it’s an honor,” Thompson said. “It’s a little weird because we’ve had so many battles in the past with Chris, and he’s led so many teams that nearly knocked us off or did knock us off all the way back in 2014. I think he’s just going to add such a calming presence and leadership component that we need. I know Steph and him have a long history together being both from North Carolina. For me, it’s going to be a smooth transition playing with such a passer and playmaker, I’m just excited.”
I asked Steph Curry and Klay Thompson about the Chris Paul trade and Mike Dunleavy's early work as the Warriors new general manager.
Here were their responses.https://t.co/ZI2uzmLi1h
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 27, 2023
Paul, 38, may be nearing the end of his Hall of Fame career, but he was still able to contribute 13.9 points and 8.9 assists per game with the Suns last season.
This stint with the Warriors is likely his last chance at winning an elusive NBA title, so Paul will no doubt be motivated joining his new team.
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