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San Antonio Spurs: 5 dream targets in 2017 NBA free agency

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Apr 24, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with a smile after a foul is called on the Warriors in the second half of game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with a smile after a foul is called on the Warriors in the second half of game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Paul, PG, Los Angeles Clippers

This may be a list of dream scenarios, but this one actually has some significant potential to come true. There have been rumors about a potential CP3-to-Spurs deal in the last couple of weeks, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the whispers only got louder leading up to free agency.

According to ESPN‘s Marc Stein, Chris Paul is “intrigued by the idea” of joining Popovich and Kawhi Leonard in San Antonio. It makes a lot of sense, especially considering the recent string of deep playoff runs the Spurs have enjoyed.

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At this point, Paul is eager to experience a legitimate Finals run. He has yet to do so through 12 NBA seasons, and it doesn’t appear to be in the cards for the Los Angeles Clippers. So essentially, he could pack up and move to Texas in hopes of helping the Spurs make a serious run at dethroning the Golden State Warriors in 2017-18.

The reason this potential relationship makes so much sense is the declining skills of Tony Parker. The aging point guard has been a glorious part of the Spurs lineup for years, but is fading fast and coming off a ruptured quadriceps tendon. It may be time for Popovich and Co. to find his replacement.

Now obviously there would be some hurdles to clear, at least in the real world. Paul would be giving up a heaping pile of money by signing with the Spurs instead of the Clippers. San Antonio would also have to part with a number of pieces to even make enough cap space to support Paul.

Still, it’s not out of the question. In the fantasy world were currently living in, it’s easy without the financial restraints.

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