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NBA rumors: 3 contenders Chris Paul could help win a title

By Nicholas Chiarito

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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3 contenders that could use Chris Paul: 1. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been on the brink of winning an NBA Championship for the last two seasons. In 2022 they were two wins away, and this season they were one win away from getting back to the Finals.

One of the biggest reasons why the Celtics have failed to get to the promised land is that their two stars, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, are turnover prone. The Celtics’ leading assists player has been Marcus Smart and Smart is not a playmaker and the Celtics have lacked a playmaker for the last few seasons.

Chris Paul is the missing piece for this Celtics team. The Celtics have a decision to make in regard to Jaylen Brown because he is due for a five-year $295 million extension. The Celtics should keep Brown because he is not easily replaceable but you can still get Paul at the mid-level exception.

Adding Paul would do wonders for the play of both Brown and Tatum. Both players have lacked a great playmaker to get them in position to make the right plays. Paul would do that and having him will also help with the turnovers committed by Tatum and especially Jaylen Brown.

If the Celtics are able to keep most of their core and add Paul, the Celtics will enter the 2024 season as preseason favorites and will have a great chance of winning the NBA title.

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