3 Obvious reasons Chris Paul and Knicks would be disastrous pairing

2. Chris Paul likely wants to join a contender, the Knicks are not one

Regardless of whether or not Chris Paul would fit with the Knicks, why would he want to join the team? With all due respect to what the Knicks are trying to do, it’s very clear that Paul will be looking to join a championship-contending team (subscription required). The Knicks may be a top team in the East, but several teams are likely looking to add Paul to their roster.

Compared to teams like the Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, or even a return to the Suns, why would Paul choose the Knicks? Not only are the Knicks significantly worse than all of the teams listed, but Paul would likely take on a much smaller role in New York than he would with other teams.

Before the news came out that he could be waived, Paul made it clear that he wanted to contend for a championship. While nothing in the NBA is guaranteed, it almost seems like Paul’s dreams of a ring would be dead if he signed with New York.

There are so many reasons going against Paul signing with the Knicks that it almost seems impossible for him to sign with the team. It would be fun to watch a future Hall of Famer in MSG, but at the end of the day, things aren’t adding up for CP3 to join the Knicks.