'I just want to play': Veteran point guard Chris Paul talks about joining San Antonio Spurs

On Tuesday, new San Antonio Spur Chris Paul talked about joining Coach Gregg Popovich's team and playing alongside Victor Wembanyama, and why he's "excited" to play for the Silver and Black.

[@willkass4954]

CP3 is going to be a perfect fit for this team. GSG

[@edpena4064]

Never thought I'd see Chris Paul with a spurs logo behind him

[@dziavrkilikyan9627]

Some basketball veterans prefered to finish their careers in Spurs, I remember that. Truly Glard seeing Chris in the organization, young basketballers could learn lots of things from him, I'm sure they will

[@AHealthySnack]

I never thought I would see Chris Paul with a spurs logo behind him

[@tabletuser123]

spurs tmac

[@yayotheswagifier123]

Never thought I’d see him in a Thunder/Warriors jersey either tbh.

[@MJAP_]

True veteran leader!!! Skilled talented leader who's willing to teach but at the same time humble enough to learn from anyone who has something to share.

[@chosen2104]

Can’t wait for this season to start!!!😊

[@justjewellent]

Ikr

[@ethanquenum4778]

The PTB are going to usher in some bird flu as well.

[@duaneallen5276]

I’m glad he said he’s here to hoop. Not just be a mentor. Looking forward to this upcoming season!

[@magnetarmedia1401]

thank u, media talk like his primary contribution is mentorship

[@gunny-lneck4352]

He’s washed and almost 40 he better damn near only be there to mentor otherwise he will stunt the growth of the young players around him

[@tabletuser123]

he can still run and pass, its fine

[@DeeTVx]

my ngga chris always keeps it plain and simple “ man the opportunity to play i just wanna hoop “ 💯

[@woomington]

i see it differently. i see the confidence, but if hes not the best player then he should take the vet role like rondo. Theres a lot of players talking all kinds of crazy, but stating you wanna play or hoop is different than stating i want to win, or "i want to help develop these young guys". I could be overlooking this a lot, but i really am interested in how the spurs lineup will end up as. I have a lot of faith and respect in stephon castles game, and in my opinion castle/sochan could end up being the best defensive back court in the entire nba, and they are so young. That could be a stretch, but i question if chris paul deserves the starting spot. Basically what ever the line up ends up, i think you would be dumb not to start castle. Paul Castle Keldon? Sochan? Wemby Castle Keldon Harrison Barnes? Sochan Wemby What i thought Castle Vassell Keldon Sochan Wemby idk i just dont think you should stunt castles first year in the league at pg, i think you either start him at pg, or pull him off the bench as a 6 man and give him the primary ball handling duties.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

Lotta respect for this dude. I gained more when he got traded to OKC and said same thing and then led them to playoffs. But now in final twilight of his career still saying the same thing and you can tell he’s so glad and excited to be in sa with pop and wemby

[@The_North0]

Disrespectful

[@oso_ukno]

Cp is blessed I hope he stays injury free and it's up!!

[@dannyboy4760]

Glad as a leader and a vet he’s on the team it’s what the young Spurs need

[@ThuUnderGroundRemnant]

Point GOD has landed in San Antonio 🔥

[@drewescobar3847]

This is so cool!! I'm not expecting a lot from CP3 this season playing wise, but it sounds like the whole team will benefit from his presence and basketball knowledge> cannot wait!!

[@beckpemberton4455]

I think he can still hoop. I mean, he can still read, break down, and exploit a defensive scheme with the best of them, and he’s a knock-down shooter in his own right. But yeah, I 100% agree his mentorship is going to be incredibly valuable to the younger players this season. Go Spurs!!!

[@1888.]

He helped improve Shai's playmaking/court vision game and got them to the 5-seed plus with a 0.4% chance to make the playoffs, and he helped the Suns reach the Finals in his first year there. Who knows what CP3 x Wemby will look like

[@zacharycollins6548]

Glad to have you in SA, CP. GO SPURS GO!!!

[@mgarza6092able]

Well said !! Excited to get this season going

[@thesoundofmo]

So amazing the three HOFs still message new Spurs players and welcome them... Goes a long way.

[@Brandon-5042]

Hopefully this team will have the same mindset as CP3 and be locked in for this season. Many wins will be coming our way!

[@davidduke2765]

This is one for the old avery Johnson fans!

[@Therealreallos]

Nice audio guys. Budget cuts?

[@Gregor_Von_DOOM]

budget cuts?? are you new here? bad 1 ear audio is a spurs tradition.

[@golden-sun]

😂

[@danielpierre3161]

It was no captions yesterday but now with captions, thank you very much for who decided to give us, not perfect English hearing foreign people, those captions…Spurs ! Hop to have it…always without asking ! Merci beaucoup ❤

[@isaiasmendoza17399]

Couldnt ask for a more perfect vet 💯💯💪 and then throw in barnes too. Man o man. These young players we have are going to blossom 👌👌

[@cliveedwards8735]

Crispaul wemby is going to be a movie

[@MrOusmane23]

This was a great move, chris is so talented and experienced.

[@NesControl]

this might be the year CP gets a ring

[@Funko_Advocate9]

Lmao hell no

[@Jdizzlefreeone]

loool I want to see spurs on top too but lets be real, they are at least three years away from the possibility of being a legit play off team and even that is generous

[@j2sk]

coach pop's biggest fanboy trying to play for him before retiring lol. I been following cp3 since clips days and I always appreciate what he did for the valley, never thought he would go there in a billion years. All the best spurs

[@nathanielausten1577]

someone please mic these reporters

[@TheMilitiaGuy]

Make them line-up behind a mic. Saves having them all shout out to be heard, too.

[@MrWilson-zx9ix]

He said he’s not here to coach, but he’ll share if they ask him. Let’s hope they keep asking him questions. Forget Castle, what about Wemby becoming an elite passer? Dream big people!

[@lennyshwayze980]

He can make the passes his teammates can't make the baskets

[@isaiasmendoza17399]

Wemby can definitely pass for a 7 footer. He been showing that these past 2 games with France. And showed it last year to💪

[@blender_wiki]

The San Antonio highlights factory is ready.

[@jic-z4e]

Welcome to the Spurs, CP!

[@PrivilegeYT]

With CPs veteran presence and basketball IQ along with Wemby's freak of nature physique its guarenteed mulitple rings

[@bru8462]

chris paul retiring with 0 rings💀

[@TsukiRaiki]

yeah i’m a spurs fan and even this is a wild take my guy lol

[@sheng505]

bro, chris paul probably going to retire before Wemby gets a ring realistically

[@tabletuser123]

Chris paul legit said he came here to stop ring chasing

[@ykbalenci3570]

My boy pulled up looking like the assistant coach😂

[@tunedime]

Nah

[@ljj734]

He's going to add to the overall IQ of the team. On both sides of the ball. He's not the defender he once was but he does understand the game. So after he gets an understanding of what pops wants with the things pop is going to add to help Wemby. It can't just be accidental ball anymore and guys sitting at the three-point line. Yes we need 3-point shooting but we need to create the best looks. And have guys who are a threat at mid range and three in Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul. He can help the offense see the big picture. Help them create space show how to use to pick-and-roll at a high level. Guys have to defend their man well cut thru screens eliminate drives going to the right. Make it difficult on the ball handler. When we play zone defense we can't lag off so much and make it hard to recover when we need to affect shots. We got to play tighter zone anticipate more pass perception pass the ball better as a team. Like have more pride in that pride in rebounding and take what teams give us. The more cutters we have with purpose off the ball the more easy layups easy 3 s and easy one on one match ups Wemby will have. I love that wemby shooting threes and gets alley oops. Now Wemby has to find his spots dominant before help can rip the ball and be consistent at that

[@user-pk8ke3zl5b]

His attitude and love for the game plus Victor is finna be scary for the league

[@user-lx4ul5tt5c]

He's fit for the spurs! let's go SPURS 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@kennethalvarez8346]

I'm pretty sure he already met the spurs legends for a dinner or something.

[@MrOmen420]

The ultimate privilege and initiation

[@ziplockbaggies8707]

I’ve never hated Chris Paul and I’m so hyped to have him on our squad!

[@Palo.Santisimo]

Chris Paul will be a coach. He’ll be fine you’ll see 💎🙏🏽🏆

[@oldthug2309]

What we always needed. Go Spurs Go

[@laurentbfree]

He should lead the league in assists this year with guys like Wemby, and Barnes in the corner three spot...

[@TheMilitiaGuy]

He'll avg a double-double at 25m/game

[@NOSTALGIC3000]

That's it !! Back to the playoffs !! 💪

[@Funko_Advocate9]

Jus because of washed Chris Paul I don’t see it

[@worldwidestreets8649]

He will always have my respect, straight killer and true floor general

[@veerchasm1]

Welcome to the Spurs Chris! I still don’t forgive him for 2015 😅

[@TAPATIOPLEASE]

This is so strange to see lmao

[@RGE_Music]

Point God. We are honored 🙏

[@carlweatherspoon752]

Good luck Chris let this man play basketball with the kids and he will help the spurs growth and play with confidence 😊

[@ZigbertD]

I think one of his biggest assets as far as being a leader for the younger players is just how hot his competitive fire burns. They're all professionals, they're all competitors, but I think CP3 might offer an great example of taking that to the next level.

[@ernieestrada193]

Good luck CP3 with the spurs go spurs go

[@joep8830]

Had off season last year cause he was behind curry. But he still better than 80% of pg he gonna ball

[@goldenRobot712]

He ain’t better than 30% of starting pg in the league but he’s a great vet to have as a backup and veteran presence in the lockers room

[@Dranzerl]

@@goldenRobot712he is a top 3 passer still in the NBA? That’s pretty much what you need from a point guard

[@goldenRobot712]

@@Dranzerl idk about that he’s a solid vet but not a top 3 passer anymore passing is a lot less useful when it’s all you can do lebrons still better jokic better haliburton better Trae better I could keep going but his passing becomes less effedctive when he is no longer a scoring threat still a solid bet but wemby is a different breed so could resurrect cp3 a bit

[@edpena4064]

Could be pop's assistant in a couple of years

[@TheMilitiaGuy]

He's replacing Pop...eventually. Pop could keel over during the season.

[@ivanvalente4752]

That is what I've been saying. Chris has learned from the best NBA active coaches: Doc Rivers, Steve Kerr and now Greg Popovich.

[@GuitarWithBrett]

CP3 will really elevate this young team

[@Flacogatoalx]

He should have come to us a long time ago. I'm so excited for this.

[@jamesbell2257]

Coach (🐐) Pop now has another Court General.. 🫡

[@him2674]

hes the greatest pure point all time.

[@jamstarent21]

The best untalked about offseason move this season. The Pick and Roll with Wemby will be insane

[@kyoumaVII]

Great pickup for the spurs, i miss him on the suns

[@wood2kConqueror]

The lobs finna be crazy lol

[@edelweisskai]

I watch all his games!

[@TomFoolery_Escobar]

Excited to see what team CP3 ends up on next season

[@dimensionless]

As a Spurs fan I've hated CP3 so much over the years. But in hindsight, he's just like Manu in that he'd do whatever it takes to help his team win. I'm sure fans of many teams hated Manu for the same reason, flops and all. Funny enough CP3 is actually top of my wishlist for FA this off-season knowing what he can do for Wemby without breaking the bank. Now with Castle as an understudy this can't work out any more perfectly. GSG!

[@KTernida]

I aint a fan of Spurs or CP3, but I want to be a fan cuz I just feel that this is a good combination! I feel like Pop will love CP3 so much he probably gonna let him coach! lol

[@Spurss210]

He finally acknowledged the push off on Danny green 😮

[@2ClutchCee]

Let’s see a ten win improvement, I’ll be happy with that. Welcome CP

[@blackwolfmane4532]

He will get them in the playoffs watch,he couldn't be himself in Oakland this guy lives for helping underdog teams,spurs will be 7th seed watch Harrison Barns is a perfect pick-up also,2 experience vets that will provide great leadership to this Spurs organization!!!!!

[@mrshifu0138]

Will have a future coaching career for sure.

[@Ingrownpimple]

My left ear enjoyed this

[@jvgametoowild9223]

CP3 welcome to San Antonio ! Rather have you bring up the ball and draw plays up and dish out to our guys for open , smarter basketball and mentor these youngins as you ball up

[@OdisTx]

CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONNN LETS GET THAT ROCKK

[@bobmiller1902]

Deserves to make it out of the 1st round before he retires.

[@johnnyboywild]

go spurs go baby!

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

give the journalists the mic so we could hear the question....

[@tonyraw777]

The guy is a beast

[@doublecell966]

He's accepted his fate

[@Cc3430-cj3ye]

Its sad to know that CP3 cant win any ring in nba anymore but at the same time excited to see him guide generational talent guy like Wemby

[@malikwalters8809]

I hope it works out for him

[@ThePrayingDon]

He’s gonna start at point guard which will help Wemby a lot

[@AndrewLeonard46]

He has now played for half of the teams in the west

[@SNIPER1159]

Im sure he will be a starter and get good minutes. I dont think cp3 would have accepted coming to the spurs if that wasnt going to be the case. He was probably like "As long as i start and get to play then im in."

[@BeatsbyBlanch]

He could put up his best numbers in assists this season w/ wemby as his biggest target

[@JSalonsky]

He should have a good year

[@SNIPER1159]

CP3 representing Spurs colors already. GSG!!!

[@abdelpeguero375]

Don’t be surprised if they make the playoffs. Not saying they will get out of first round or compete for a title but deff playoffs

[@Indigo3.7]

I ended up w a boxer fracture punching a metal door after CP3 PUSHED OFF on Danny Green to beat out the Spurs... HE OWES ME A WINNING SEASON LOL

[@jtremaine23]

This may be a Chris Paul-Tyson Chandler alley oop-type thing this year with Wemby.

[@Slippywenwet]

He is going to move right into coaching with pop when he is done.

[@NotShanks.]

how hard is it to get a boom mic to hear these reporters speak 😭

[@BYABTheApex]

I think I figured it out CP Not only do I get to try and elevate a once in a generation player I can canvas for a job to fill the spot of THE GOAT 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 ok CP I see you 😎

[@dell7443]

Wamby better go to the gym asap he might be mvp. Chris is a gr8 floor general and plays defense the right way. Pop will work this out....im still a rockets fan so welcome back to Texas and the woodlands

[@doug744]

bro said 20 year olds are younger than they've ever been

[@user-no6tp6nr4k]

Undoubtedly, Chris Paul is destined to become a first-rate coach. His professionalism and determination cannot help but improve the basketball IQ of his young teammates.

[@happynotLuckY]

8:09 No if, ends or buts. It was a push off. Now you’re a spur so all is forgiven. GSG we playoff bound.

[@royrocaberte9726]

Before i thought Suns for Champion 2021 because of Booker not 100 percent believe Cpaul lack of passing by bok to Cp3 thats real SAYANG TALAGA!

[@R_W_Goodson]

Point God says he’s ready to learn from Pop and coaching staff.

[@orlandojalomos6461]

The General 2.0

[@adrian10k5k]

Guys get a mic for the reporters or at least caption the questions being asked.

[@TheHappySaturnian]

His Astro hoodie is interesting

[@jacobieallison9207]

Thats good

[@chilistyles5108]

Dope fit

[@Elitemage]

Welxome to the best city in Texas! Go Spurs!

[@PurellMe]

Is there anyway you could make it so we can hear the questions ask?

[@pytube777]

Unless they pass around a microphone, that’s how all press conferences are.

[@PurellMe]

Thanks

[@jeffshisler8977]

If they were to draft Cooper Flag, I could see spurs winning a lot in the future.

[@machadofilm]

I wish Melo was still in the league

[@TheMilitiaGuy]

Hey, KSAT, WTF is wrong with your audio...you can't afford to record in stereo? smh

[@kevink1575]

LFG