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The San Antonio Spurs have the most exciting young player in the league.
The Victor Wembanyama effect is real, and he’s already drawing free agents to Texas.
Chris Paul agreed to sign a $11 million, one-year deal just to have an opportunity to play by his side for at least one season, and that speaks volumes about just how mesmerizing his game is.
Likewise, having one of the best playmakers ever on the team grants him plenty of wide-open shots, and he’s going to be deadly in the pick-and-roll.
That’s why it’s not much of a surprise to see that his odds of winning MVP went from +3000 to +2000 upon hearing this news (via ESPN Bet).
Wemby was +3000 before the Spurs agreed to terms with Chris Paul pic.twitter.com/eJYirK1he0
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBet) July 1, 2024
That’s notorious, as the Spurs aren’t even expected to be a playoff team next season, but that’s the kind of impact a point guard could have on a team.
The Spurs struggled mightily with playmaking and getting to their sets last season, and that shouldn’t be an issue for as long as Paul is there and healthy.
Wembanyama ran away with Rookie of the Year honors, and some believe he should’ve also been crowned as Defensive Player of the Year.
However, his team’s poor record got in the way and eventually was reason enough for Rudy Gobert to get the distinction.
The same could happen with MVP, as even though his numbers are most likely going to be spectacular, winning matters, and that’s why this award might still be a bit of a long shot for the French star.
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