Dream of pursuing the championship or retirement coaching? Paul stands at the crossroads of life

Early this morning, the New York Knicks fired Thibodeau. Both the Suns and the Knicks will be looking for the right new head coach in the market this offseason, and among the numerous candidates, Chris Paul has become an interesting name, especially for the New York Knicks.

This summer, Paul will become a free agent with his contract expiration. Paul has not yet made a clear decision on whether to retire or continue to stay in the league to pursue his championship dream. However, if he wanted to try the coach's job, no one would doubt his understanding of basketball. Looking at the NBA in recent years, there are many players who have transformed into coaches after retirement, including Kidd, Nash, Cole and Redick.

Of course, it is inevitable that the management will have some concerns when handing over a team like the Knicks to the hands of a "rookie" coach. However, Coach Lu, Cole and Nas all led the team to win the NBA championship trophy in their first season in coaching the team. A great brain and a reasonable lineup will not become Paul's shortcomings. In addition, Ross, the helm of New York management, has always liked to hire old acquaintances, who was once the agent of Bronson, Thibodeau and Towns. And in his agent career, Paul was one of his most important clients.

Theoretically speaking, hiring Paul as the team's head coach is indeed feasible and has enough room for imagination. However, as mentioned above, whether Paul is willing to retire will be a big question. In addition, even if you choose to work in the team after retirement, the position of head coach may not be Paul's first choice. Paul is one of the most respected players in the NBA. His years as chairman of the Players' Union also enabled him to establish close ties with the team's boss and management. After retiring, Paul may set his goals higher and choose to enter the team's management as general manager to manage the team from a higher dimension.

This summer, Paul, who is 40 years old, will stand at the crossroads of his life. What is certain is that he will have many chasers whether he chooses to continue playing or seek another job.