According to Melbet Affiliates, just ahead of the NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors pulled off a blockbuster trade by sending Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul. Sometimes, to move forward effortlessly, you have to let go of the past. After years of fierce battles as rivals, Paul now finds himself teaming up with Stephen Curry—a scenario few ever imagined.

Throughout his career, especially during his stints with the Clippers and Rockets, Paul clashed with the Warriors in intense playoff battles. During his time in Houston, he suffered back-to-back eliminations at the hands of the Splash Brothers, leaving a bitter taste. Yet now, at 38, Paul will suit up alongside them in the same jersey. It’s the kind of plot twist even Paul himself probably never envisioned. The bigger question now: how much does he still have left in the tank, and how much can he realistically contribute to Golden State’s title hopes?

Since leaving the Clippers, Paul has moved away from being the undisputed focal point of any team. Whether in Houston, Oklahoma City, or Phoenix, he embraced the role of a high-IQ supporting star. Time only moves in one direction—and Paul has made every transition count. In each of his first seasons with a new team, he’s consistently brought a breath of fresh air and helped elevate his squad’s performance. As one of the greatest point guards of all time, Paul’s basketball IQ and leadership have never been in question.

If he’s motivated, he can adapt seamlessly to any system. That ability to read the game and elevate those around him fits perfectly with the Warriors’ philosophy of ball movement and smart play. On offense, he and the Splash Brothers could form a potent unit, unlocking new wrinkles in the Warriors’ attack. With Paul’s arrival, the backcourt now has more direction and creativity. He and Curry can even stagger their minutes, with Paul running the offense when Steph sits—something he’s more than capable of doing.

After all, Paul has long been the floor general who can translate a coach’s vision into execution. What some coaches struggle to articulate during timeouts, Paul can implement in live action. Life is simple—you make a choice and don’t look back. With a seasoned orchestrator like Paul now in his ranks, Coach Steve Kerr has every reason to feel more at ease. On top of that, playing alongside Curry and Klay Thompson will also create more open looks for Paul himself, giving him chances to be both a leader and an efficient scorer.