Mavericks reporter said: Paul is very suitable for Irving s transition point guard; Irving s return is a championship team

On May 26, the NBA Mavericks interacted with fans and friends with reporters, saying: The team's management will definitely actively recruit a transitional starting point guard during the offseason, because Kyrie Irving's ACL torn surgery will recover from at least January 2026, and it will not even be possible to make a comeback after the All-Star Weekend. However, the Mavericks need a very excellent and experienced organizational guard to transition. It is obvious that Chris Paul is the most suitable candidate, while the Nuggets Westbrook and the Suns Tyame Jones have not performed stably enough. As long as Irving returns healthy next season, the Mavericks will become the largest favorite team in the league to win the championship!

The legendary point guard master - 40-year-old Chris Paul will have his contract with the Spurs in the offseason. He is considering whether to continue playing or choose to retire, but if other teams actively extend an olive branch to provide him with a respectful veteran contract, Paul is very likely to play in his last season. Paul's rich experience in organizing defenders and his unyielding leadership are very suitable for the Mavericks, and his veteran salary will not occupy too much space for the Mavericks. Once he joins, he does not need to bear the pressure of offensive scoring. He can play efficient pick-and-roll tactics with inside players such as Davis and Lefly, and can also guide and train the Mavericks' rookie No. 1 pick-and-roll selected by the Mavericks in the summer.

2024-2025 season Chris Paul played for the Spurs, playing in a total of 82 games in the regular season (first full attendance in the league), averaging 28.0 minutes per game, scoring 8.8 points + 3.6 rebounds + 7.4 assists + 1.3 steals + 0.2 blocks, shooting percentage of 42.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 37.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 92.0%.