My thoughts on Chris Paul to the Spurs

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[@MrKylljoy]

Bro still can't pronounce Victor's name correctly

[@user-mb2vk9lc4f]

He calls Wembanyama "Wembyana". I wish people who have a problem with the name would just stick with "Wemby". If Steven A already knows but doesn't care, then that's just disrespectful.

[@rivercryproductions]

On purpose a la Barkley

[@acoolswitt]

I like this move for Stephon Castle to learn from an OG

[@dukeofdenver]

One year later and Stephen A STILL can't say the second 'M' in Wembanyama😂 Is it intentional?

[@kyriakospieris638]

Can't say Luka Dončić either - can only say Luka Dončik 😂

[@ShakaOMG]

Flight calls them Wet Bananas and Donakik 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@PIP-cw7qe]

Wembanyama is the real deal

[@derekcasanares4785]

@@PIP-cw7qe yepper

[@lrt8735]

At this point this is disrespectful to not saying someone’s name correctly for so long 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@AM-dl7ot]

He still says ''Luka Donchick,''

[@juju-vl7oj]

Yea it’s pretty crazy how paid professionals can’t pronounce names of superstars. I understand if it’s some young role player whose name isn’t mentioned much .

[@JG-mg3if]

The only names he doesn’t know how to pronounce right are Europe players!!

[@wisdomenake242]

​@JG-mg3if Nah, he doesn't pronounce African names well. Wembanyama is an African name. It's a Congolese name.

[@AM-dl7ot]

@@wisdomenake242 He does it all the time and not only with African or Eastern Euro players. I heard him few times saying Pelinker instead of Pelinka 😄

[@Shazzzam74]

Just call the Guy Wemby for Gods sake. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Avenue77]

😂 "Everyone knows it's Wemby" - Rob Parker

[@Davechappelle445]

SAS you Can’t even say his name right. Have some respect

[@user-se7hf3vm3v]

It's not that serious call the police 😂😂😂

[@yvans.]

@@user-se7hf3vm3vit’s actually concerning the dude is basically a journalist. Don’t tell me that every white journalist can pronounce his name but somehow he can’t. That’s always always the same who get away with being disrespectful.

[@namesurname7172]

That's typical of Americans and their education system 😂😂😂

[@ramborob1261]

He pretends to be smart or he’s pretending to be dumb or both

[@alifresh_3520]

Americans have a natural disposition to botch foreign names... it's uncanny

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Perhaps Chris Paul has accepted that ring-chasing is not what he wants to do. Instead, helping develop a future MVP is a better legacy for him at this time. Just as he did with SGA in his second year.

[@buddyboy4438]

No, he can play he just needs to stay healthy for a whole season to get his body going.

[@JOGuac]

You get paid to talk. You know how to say his name Stephen A.

[@Peewyld]

You don’t get paid for your opinion yet you still give it 🤔

[@JOGuac]

@@Peewyld cringe but good try

[@Peewyld]

@@JOGuac you cringe at the truth 🤔

[@JOGuac]

@Peewyld an opinion is saying "this video was boring". I gave a fact saying Stephen A doesn't pronounce Wemby's name right. Just like everyone else is. Hop off weirdo.

[@spectralsh1t660]

​@@Peewyld Glazing racist Stephen.A os another level mate

[@rajmathew6220]

Great take by Stephen A SNith

[@HKim0072]

I'm sure CP3 could have gone to the Nuggets, Sixers, Knicks etc and chased a ring. I admire the dude since he's going to a basketball situation that is beneficial for the team even though there is little chance for a title.

[@Banga267]

He’s been ring chasing since he left the clippers I think he gets the notion that he’s not winning a chip and rather just help younger players

[@blablablaa14]

I mean as a ring chaser he would have gotten 10-15 minutes a game. In the Spurs they get 25 minutes a game and actual importance

[@malikabercrombie9513]

Knicks hell no

[@anders8096]

@@Banga267 hes gotten traded every time lmao not his choice where to go

[@sadsd5247]

@@anders8096 right? this was the first time he left in free agency lmaooo

[@tommygun80127]

SAS, just say Wemby and save yourself the embarrassment.

[@TechforKings]

Lmao.

[@Therealreallos]

It’s YAMA BRO NOT YANA!! Playing playing!!!

[@lt8473]

With Paul’s track record they will make the playoffs. And he’s gonna get big fella the ball no diddy. He’s gonna advance these young men’s careers.

[@coryjohnson2486]

😂😂

[@romanvercier3556]

He for sure will be helpful. But idk about playoff come on. Maybe be by play in but really we shouldn’t hope so much in 1 year

[@rajmathew6220]

@@romanvercier3556 It'll be fun to watch either way

[@JOELLXL]

Chris Paul is going to average 17 assists a game

[@derekcasanares4785]

Excellent move, CP3 is a well respected seasoned professional and future Hall of famer and being able to mentor the young Frenchman will be a blessing. Forgot the Lakers circus 🎪 and do something of sustance.

[@fabienericsson5891]

"Say my name" ! "You're WembanyaMa" "You're god dam right"!

[@ZigbertD]

Set aside Smith's refusal to pronounce "WembanyaMA" correctly (clearly intentional at this point), does he even know that RC Buford isn't the Spurs GM anymore? Yes, he still has input, but Brian Wright is the one ultimately working these transactions. Also, I think Chris Paul is also considering his life after playing is over, and if coaching is something that he wants to pursue (and he's such a live-eat-breathe-sleep basketball head, I think it is), mentoring under Pop is the smartest, best thing he could be doing, and shows how serious he is about it.

[@ELCapiTRAN]

Chris Paul did turn around a Phoenix Suns team in one year. This spurs team is a lot more raw but if wemby keeps improving and Paul can stay on the floor, a play in or a low seed isn't surprising to me

[@hwoodford6399]

People can make issues out of anything, like pronunciation of a name

[@higherheights3105]

I'm a Spurs fan now lol

[@PHISH8]

Stephen…. It’s “WembanyaMA”. Not “WembanYANA”. You can say it correctly with some practice.. :)

[@fabgg_]

Tbh, every americans say it wrong with the A in wembAnyama, you have to say to first A like the two others, french pronunciation 😉

[@jerrycarrasco1971]

Spurs have always picked good veteran players. The media makes San Antonio look like a waste of time. The media along with ESPN only likes the Lakers and Boston. Give every team there props

[@andyt1974]

Everyone else got it right by now.....this jive turkey still saying WembanYANA lol. As far as Chris Paul is concerned, I am indeed surprised he chose the Spurs. But it's refreshing. He's had a great career and must obviously see an incredible opportunity to play with Wemby and have a role in his development.

[@eastsidequel863]

Spurs will be Good 🏀

[@birdjoy5974]

I would love to see him play one year then be Pops’ lead assistant resulting in a championship all because of his mentoring VW and the rest of these young bucks, matter of fact he can be a player coach till that happens which should be sooner rather than later with him on the team

[@spurs_7798]

Wemby finished his rookie season before Stephen A Shit learned to say his name right.

[@phumlangubane1180]

please call his name correct....is it really that difficult ???? YAMA....YAMA

[@blablablaa14]

Can people learn how to say Wem-Ban-Yama correctly instead of muttering his name every time

[@davidparks4835]

Wish Lakers could have got him. Tired of DLo. Need a pg that can dribble, playmake, and defend. We don’t have any those things. DLo was our best shooter last year but he doesn’t do anything else. Honestly would rather keep Vincent over Russell because Vincent can shoot at a decent percentage and is a smart help and pick n roll defender. Honestly at this point, trading for Trae or Donovan is unrealistic. Would love to get Tyus Jones, Collin Sexton, or even Dennis Shroeder in a trade. We can’t continue to depend on Lebron at age 39 to be our point guard.

[@d_83nov78]

SAS just call him Wemby….. 2nd CP3 is simply not ready to give up an NBA paycheck. Pop is doing him a favor bringing him onboard. 3rd Spurs are gonna tank again this season because next year’s draft is supposedly really deep with potential star power. This is most likely Cp3’s last season

[@r33th]

Spurs dont need to tank. Spurs already have 4 first round picks next year

[@d_83nov78]

@@r33th Still need to have their own pick in the first round.

[@d_83nov78]

@@r33th plus they wanna be in the top 3

[@r33th]

@d_83nov78 Spurs are past the tanking phase. They will try to make the play in or possibly playoffs next season. Moving one of our 4 first round picks up in the draft is not worth throwing a whole season for. Spurs are already getting multiple first rounders next draft regardless

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Spurs going to he playoffs this year

[@jwst56757]

I'm not surprised that he can't say his name, it's the same guy that said a football team should kick a field goal on 3rd down so if they miss it, they can try again on 4th down

[@makedredd299]

When is Zion and Ja Morant coming back to the NBA?

[@KenSherman]

Lest not forget CP3 was the president of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013 to 2021. Also, has also been selected to 12 NBA All-Star teams, 11 All-NBA teams, 9 NBA All-Defensive teams, & to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He'd also be looking out retirement with Lebron soon looking at those numbers despite a career low in points this past season.

[@clabpr79]

CP3 will be waived by SA in February to sign with a contender. Is a win win for both.

[@leonj301]

😂 Spurs didn't release the back end of the rotation just to cut cp3 in February.... He's here to play teach and compete.

[@DynamiteSoles]

CP3 will get a ring. As a coach. Under the Pop tree.

[@stylore]

People forget that the Suns were extremely close to winning it all a few years back.

[@JamesStiling1985]

I think Spurs could be a playoff team this year and be contending in 3. Victor is going to get so many lobs with a proper PG.

[@jaymez316]

Wemby is going to benefit big time playing with CP3 this upcoming season.,

[@ronaldmarsh3589]

Chris Paul. The Man that wins in a losing effort.

[@jruhhh]

Chris Paul just said this almost word for word in the SA press interview an hour ago. I wonder if he watched Stephen A?

[@robertodimas7429]

Chris Paul would probably not be playing behind Harden, theyve played together before already, lineup would probably cp3 harden kawhi Derrick zubac

[@TxOutdoorOriginals]

When SAS talks I “Yahna”

[@leroyharper4513]

I'm very interested to see CP3 and Wemby hook-up, I think they will make it easier for each other

[@felipeandres1317]

It’s a mentorship role he knows that. Pop communicated ahead of time it’s the spurs way.

[@bernardking13]

This is a win win, this was the ONLY team where Chris was gonna be the starter or let alone get a good run of minutes. No one is expecting them to go all the way. As long as they improve and we see improvement in players, that's all that matter

[@georgedebreczeni6779]

Chris Paul in LA again would be cool 💯 good luck to him on his new Journey in SAS

[@joshuayork8362]

You don't think he's there to take over as an assistant coach once he retires and possibly the head coach once pop retires 🤔

[@nWoPorViDa]

Win Bin Yama

[@IrsergioI]

It's sort of sad watching Chris Paul jump from team to team chasing that ring...

[@Heybheyhey]

CP3 is an excellent fit can teach everyone a lot now they need to try get another top 25 player hopefully.

[@nadecha5326]

Spurs need another veteran star to move the needle if not they’ll just add maybe 8-10 more wins than last yr

[@sevvenalphaomega6698]

Harrison Barnes............

[@nadecha5326]

@@sevvenalphaomega6698 nah they need better than that

[@tundedaboss]

You can’t say you want CP3 to compete for a championship and in the same sentiment wish CP3 went to the Clippers.

[@peskypesky]

As a Spurs fan, all I can say is...this is another sign that we are tanking next season!

[@GH-cd6oq]

Just say you are new to basketball

[@Sunking210]

CP3 is being brought in as more as a mentor for Wemby, Castle, and all of the young Spurs. He should definitely be starting and getting more opportunities than he did with the Warriors but I also think the Spurs will trade him to a contending team at the deadline for more draft picks/younger players. Even just half a season of Chris Paul will be paramount to the development of the Spurs' youngsters

[@kelleyeidem667]

How will their opponents prevent Wemby from shooting 60% and CP getting 20 points and 20 assists per night? What kind of defensive scheme could they possibly employ and not get roasted?

[@Mocushion4dapushn]

I think this is his transition into coaching ….6ers hoping for a mid season trade/late season buy out pick up

[@SirJayno]

Chris Paul effect may not reflect next year YET but I'm telling you in 5 years picking up his brain now is a very BIG ASSET.😊

[@Funky_Astroman]

“WembanyaNa” drives me crazy

[@01ballista11]

I see lob city 2.0 happening. I don’t see anyone stopping wemby from catching alleys.

[@alex4863]

If Spurs can get some competent shooters, Spurs can make some noise with Wemby n CP3

[@asapspurs]

It’s gonna be cool to see S.A !

[@MapleleafsMessi]

Chris should have went back to Phoenix

[@michaelasberry3953]

Yeah they needed a point guard, but I think at this point he just wants to guide this young team to success and provide insight and wisdom at this point.

[@molitoeto6771]

Worst deal ever and I am sorry for wemby 36 years old and a kid who does not have no strength, old man who doesn’t have any strength. What is the plan here make no sense. Last year they beat them because they don’t have men in the team. Don’t have the power to resist grown men.

[@robertodimas7429]

Should have gone back to the Clippers

[@4ktkaram395]

People forget that cp3 was all nba 2 years ago

[@klombos7339]

I need a nap.

[@HamptonGuitars]

SAS acts like players should call for his approval before doing something...I guarantee Chris Paul doesn't give a crap what SAS thinks about where he signs.

[@FalconPunch-ee5cm]

This makes them a playoff team and they can reach the conference finals instantly

[@ladimirvlenin4255]

I wonder if he’ll spend the end of his career learning to coach from pop? Would be nice to see him win a chip as a coach when he couldn’t as a player

[@rambo410]

CP should of went to the Nuggets or the Celtics or even the NYC

[@alisialewis3066]

CP3 shouldn't have gone to the warriors in the first place, 🙄 I hope he gets a ring before he retires wish he had gone back to LA to play with Tlue

[@rexjahmal9899]

This could be good, even if he gets hired on there coaching staff. CP3 a great mind in basketball

[@maybachboy]

“Point God”

[@Upit2atu]

Spurs are smart if we get one more key player it’s over for nba

[@sevvenalphaomega6698]

Harrison Barnes............

[@Ionut2682]

He went there for the big ol' women!

[@Quivver77]

Say his name right STEPHENIE SMITY!

[@Ben-fn8wm]

Wemby is different, I don't think the cards for San Antonio are settled. CP3 is in a great place, money settled ( no state income tax). He's about to mentor champions.

[@Upit2atu]

Spurs need one more key player watch us win it

[@sevvenalphaomega6698]

Harrison Barnes............

[@landonmccloy5924]

I think Cp3 will have above average numbers because he has the experience and so much attention is on Wemby, it's free game, spurs need , DeRozan or Lauri, one more decent Vet and it's game over for the league 🎉🎉🎉

[@sevvenalphaomega6698]

Harrison Barnes............

[@landonmccloy5924]

@@sevvenalphaomega6698 Yeah great pickup tbh

[@usmanchaudhry6678]

21 ppg 10 rpg as a rookie

[@gopackgo1412]

I feel he's assuming defeat by going to the Spurs. He's giving up on a championship run. Also Chris is known for his mouth which can be good OR bad for the Spur's young talent. This can blow up quick.

[@AM-dl7ot]

Spurs didn't get CP for Wemby. They got him for others guards, so Chris could show them how to pass the ball to Wemby.

[@davidcarreon564]

I'm a die hard spurs fan, I get the chris paul signing, but ow can someone in chris paul who hasn't won anything ever do anything

[@marxdub210]

How the hell can't he say his name. Wem Ban Yama

[@baileyjones1854]

Cp3 is from north carolina?

[@bigdaddyslimhardaway22]

Wemby finna get the ball and avg 30 with CP as PG

[@hardcoreav6627]

They said we were to old to win the finals back in the day now we too young lol we'll see.

[@inhop2443]

Winning matters. CP Zero rings might become a hero if he manages to squeeze 1 in (playing with a generational freak) - but this Point God crap needs to stop.

[@bigKyrieFan11]

He’s still a HOF

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

We need to stop being quite so fixated on winning.

[@laugh-cry-n-think_]

Yup how you a god with 0 rings

[@collider12]

I love this move but I thought Greg pop was this all time great coach, he couldn’t get those guys to play a bit better like PASS THE BALL TO WEMBY?

[@Flacogatoalx]

He can. Wemby has been there only one year and just because CP3 is there doesn't mean that pop is going to be doing nothing.

[@collider12]

@@Flacogatoalx yea but unless they intentionally tanked we’ll be saying cp3 helped him not pop

[@abspecz99]

Wembanyama is the next Goat

[@coryjohnson2486]

Ur the Goat

[@tonberrygaming3267]

sike they gonna use cp3 as a trade chip for lauri sweepstake

[@Pharaoh_Lucifer666]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kushkrazy1509]

It actually did happen bruh. He lost with the Suns. Probably won’t ever get back

[@treyday5200]

CP No rings

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

STEVE Smith. Just call him Wemby

[@dennisgreene2544]

SAS,is a black; Skipp Bayless😮

[@Morvi7570]

Wemby winning the chip for CP3!!!

[@AkALATE80BABY]

Great pick up For the Spurs they needed a hall of fame point guard and they got him now, Always been a huge Chris Paul fan since he was on the Hornets tearing shit up,. 🥷🏾🍾

[@valenzuelaeph]

Ringless god

[@icekyuub5999]

Stop calling him WembanyaNa !