This offseason, masterful point guard Chris Paul joined the Golden State Warriors, a move that significantly deepened and strengthened the team’s roster, according to Crickex Affiliate. While it’s easy to grasp the big picture, it’s the small emotions that are hardest to control. Last season, the Warriors not only failed to defend their title but struggled with offensive cohesion. Paul’s arrival is expected to bring much-needed stability and playmaking.

Draymond Green, a longtime friend of Paul’s, has been vocal in his support, recently stating on a show that with Paul on the team, the Warriors have the potential to win two more championships. Green noted that the upcoming years will be the most crucial of his career—not only for personal redemption but to help Paul win his first ring. Since entering the league in 2005, Paul has led the Clippers, Thunder, Rockets, and Suns, transforming each into a contender. Yet, a championship has always eluded him.

Now he joins a battle-tested squad with four titles under its belt and plenty of fire still burning. The Warriors believe Paul is the piece that can help them regain momentum and get back on the championship track. If greatness struck once, it can strike again. The team has risen from the ashes before, and with Curry still putting up 30-point performances at age 35, there’s reason to believe they’re not done. And now, with Paul sharing the backcourt, things could be even smoother. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” and this veteran-laden team is primed for one more run.

Concerns about the team’s depth and fit now seem to be fading. Crickex Affiliate has learned from internal sources that Chris Paul is expected to start next season. While officially slotted at the shooting guard position, he will share ball-handling duties with Stephen Curry. Alongside Klay Thompson, the team will adopt a three-guard starting lineup. This structure will likely reduce Curry’s burden as the primary playmaker.

With Paul taking on more of the floor general role, Curry and Thompson can focus more on off-ball movement—an area where they’ve historically thrived. Conversely, when Curry handles the ball, Paul can shift into off-ball actions, enhancing offensive variety and making the Warriors even more dangerous on that end of the floor.

Another point of attention is the NBA’s upcoming player participation policy, which limits the number of star players a team can rest in a single game. While many Crickex Affiliate users believe this rule targets the Clippers due to the notoriously low availability of the Kawhi-PG duo, the reality is that the Warriors may be most affected. Four of their core players—Curry, Green, Wiggins, and Paul—qualify under the new rule, meaning lineup flexibility could be restricted throughout the regular season.