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Chris Paul could take on key bench role if Milwaukee Bucks sign future Hall of Famer

Chris Paul is in San Antonio Spurs (Image via Getty Images) According to recent rumours, San Antonio Spurs ' Chris Paul could soon be signed by the Milwaukee Bucks. When assessing the circumstances, the Milwaukee Journal claimed that it believes that if the NBA player were to join the team, it'd be practically guaranteed that he'd be a starter. Over the previous few years, the team from Milwaukee has occasionally appeared to be among the NBA's less attractive teams, according to Sporting News. Chris Paul would at least be able to help them change the status. Chris Paul could start for the Milwaukee Bucks if signed, as the team eyes veteran leadership Chris Paul is one of the most respected point guards in NBA history and a future Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks took the risky decision to stretch and waive Damian Lillard at the start of free agency. It allocated the more than $100 million remaining on his deal over five years instead of the two that he had originally been contracted to get. — BucksShowYo (@BucksShowYo) On the other hand, Bleacher Report's Rik Beaston thinks Chris Paul would be a good fit for the squad because of their positional need. In a piece published on BR, he wrote: "If Paul decides to return to the court, and he signs with Milwaukee, he has the potential to be a playoff difference-maker for a team that has championship aspirations.' He continued: "He no longer has to be the guy but, rather, a complement to that player, and in a wide-open Eastern Conference rocked by a rash of torn Achilles during the playoffs that will keep stars Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton out for the entirety of next season, a Paul-assisted Bucks team would have a real opportunity to climb back into the title hunt.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you should Ditch over 40 Learn More Undo He further added: 'Considering the frustrations its star player has experienced over the last year, and questions about the organization's championship window closing, it is a move that must be made in order to preserve the possibility that Giannis and Co. can secure a second Larry O'Brien Trophy." Chris Paul might join Milwaukee Bucks (Image via Getty Images) Meanwhile, stating the news, the Milwaukee Journal wrote: 'If he were to sign, I'm sure we'd have to get some clarity on the relationship between Paul and Giannis Antetokounmpo, particularly about their heated verbal on-court altercation during and after the Bucks' loss to San Antonio on Jan. 31.' In the end, if the Milwaukee Bucks signs Chris Paul, it could be a smart move. He may not be a star anymore, but his experience, leadership, and skills could help the team take another step toward an NBA championship. Also read: Kevin Durant and Steve Nash revealed big issues with small guards in modern NBA games Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.