The Phoenix Suns has had one of the toughest seasons. Their recent crushing defeat in the hands of the Denver Nuggets all but ensured that changes will have to be made. Suns star Chris Paul himself is uncertain if he will be still with the team next season.
The veteran point guard was one of the hardest-working players on the Suns’ roster until he suffered a groin injury in Game 2. An injury he had hoped to return from and help the Suns against the Nuggets, but was too late.
“It was getting close, but it doesn’t matter now,” Paul said Friday.
Following the loss, the Suns fired head coach Monty Williams and more changes are expected down the pipeline.
Although Paul still has two years left on his contract with the team, the player remains uncertain if he will see a third season with them. When asked about it, he said:
“Unfortunately, I’m not the GM or anything like that… So, we’ll see.”
“It’s a lot of people who would love to be in this situation. To be able to play basketball everyday. I’m 38 years old. You can call it what you want to, but I come in, I work hard every single day. I’m not going to act like I’m here by luck. I put the work in.” Paul also added.
In the past season, Paul has played more off the ball under the guidance of Devin Booker.
“It was cool,” Paul said.
“You don’t play 18 years in this league at a high level and not understand how to adjust and adapt to the game. I’ve been in this NBA a lot longer than some of the people who have been covering it. I remember when the games ended in 80 to 85 scores.”
Whether or not Paul will remain with the Suns is not yet known. As for now, it’s in the hands of owner Matt Ishbia.
