Basketball
Chris Paul Secures Four-Year Deal with Phoenix Suns, Worth Up To $120 Million
by privatebet.com - 2021/08/03
It’s been almost a year since Chris Paul joined the Phoenix Suns, and he’s not saying goodbye to this team anytime soon. The 11-time All-Star player signed a four-year deal with the NBA team, reportedly worth up to $120 million. Since joining the Suns, Paul led them to their first NBA Finals appearance in 28 years and proved to be a valuable addition to the team. He averaged 16.4 points, 8.9 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game during his first season with the Suns. The 2021-22 season will mark his 17th year in the NBA, and he’ll reach 40 before his new deal with the Suns expires. Throughout his career, he also played for New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and had a brief stint with Oklahoma City Thunder. Before his new deal with the Suns was announced, Paul’s name was linked to the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, but he cited his amazing working relationship with the fellow player Devin Booker and head coach Monty Williams as the reason for his return. “After this season in Phoenix and experiencing how amazing the fans were, my chemistry with my teammates, with Book, with Monty, I knew Phoenix was where I wanted to be. It’s time to get back to work,” Paul told Yahoo Sports.