Reggie Miller suggests Spurs missed Chris Paul's leadership in Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Reggie Miller opined that the San Antonio Spurs lacked bench depth and veteran leadership during their NBA Finals run. Speaking on the 'Dan Patrick Show' on June 15, 2026, Miller argued that having Chris Paul on the roster would have been beneficial. He believes Paul's experience could have helped the Spurs, who faced late-game challenges against the New York Knicks. Paul remains unsigned following a mid-season trade to the Toronto Raptors, which has cast a shadow over his illustrious career.
- •Miller highlighted Spurs' deficiency in veteran leadership.
- •He mentioned Chris Paul as a key missed asset.
- •Spurs made costly late-game mistakes in the Finals.
- •Keldon Johnson praised Paul's mentorship capabilities.
- •Paul has not signed with any team since his Raptors release.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — ’That Would’ve Helped’ — Reggie Miller Argues NBA Finals Exposed Why Spurs Should’ve Signed 12-Time All-Star
"Five-time NBA All-Star Reggie Miller believes the San Antonio Spurs fell short in their championship pursuit because they lacked the bench depth and veteran leadership that the New York Knicks possessed. Miller also thinks the outcome might have been different if former Spurs star Chris Paul had been on the roster.
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