Chris Paul will be one of the hottest names on the free-agent market this offseason.
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The 32-year-old point guard expressed Friday his willingness to give the Spurs "serious consideration" should he decide to leave the Clippers in free agency this offseason, according to ESPN.com.
But is that really the best fit for either party?
San Antonio was swept by the Warriors in the Western Conference finals, which could have been drastically different had Kawhi Leonard not been injured in Game 1. The aging Spurs are ready to usher in a new era, led by Leonard, and should add other young players to build around the two-way star.
Paul is still a great floor general. The 11-year veteran averaged 18.1 points and 9.2 assists per game this season. Yet, Paul played just 61 games while dealing with injuries. He has played 62 or fewer games in three of his six seasons with the Clippers, and has played 80 or more games just twice throughout his career.
With Manu Ginobili possibly set to retire this offseason, and Tony Parker likely just behind him, it may be time for San Antonio to get younger.
LaMarcus Aldridge, 31, joined the Spurs before the 2015-16 season to help usher in a new era. Despite flashing moments of All-Star form, Aldridge has not been as dominant with the Spurs as he was with the Trail Blazers.
Grouping Leonard, Aldridge and Paul together may sound like a "Big Three" on paper, but what made the most prominent super groups so successful was how they fit together.
The Celtics had Ray Allen (an elite shooter) with Paul Pierce (dominated the ball) and Kevin Garnett (controlled the paint). They each carved out a role, and were among the best in the league at their positions.
The same can be said of the current Cavaliers and Warriors squads.
Pairing three stars together does not automatically mean they are going to form a "Big Three." It has to work structurally. Aldridge and Paul are relatively slow for their positions. Leonard is a freak athlete, but he does not have elite foot speed.
San Antonio simply could not match up with Golden State's quick, electric guards on a consistent basis. Paul would do little to remedy that situation.
If the Spurs are is truly interested in making a big splash this offseason, they may want to consider Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, who is signed through the 2020-21 season.
Beal and teammate John Wall have a well-documented history of not always getting along. The logistics of the trade financially and value wise would take some negotiating, but purely from a basketball standpoint, Beal would be an ideal running mate alongside Leonard.
Once the NBA Finals conclude, and draft picks have been made, it will be interesting to see which teams are aggressive this offseason in an attempt to catch the Warriors and Cavs.