The official announcement from the tripartite trading team of the Sun, Wizards, and Pacers indicates that Bill has arrived in Phoenix and officially made his debut. The Suns officially welcome Bill, Todd, and Goodwin to join, and Bill will team up with Durant and Booker to compete for the championship. Boss Ishbia expressed gratitude for Paul’s contribution. The Wizards official also thanks Bill for everything he has done for the team. The previously reported Sun 13 for 3 trade ultimately expanded to a tripartite trade between the Sun, Wizards, and Pacers. Bill will wear the number three jersey, becoming the 15th player in the history of the Suns to wear a number three, and the latest Suns player to wear a number three is Paul.
The sun gets: Bill, Goodwin, Todd
Wizards get: Paul (already transferred to Warriors), Shamete, 5 second rounds (from Suns), 4 first round swaps (from Suns), partial cash, and 7th sign (from Pacers, selected from Kulibari)
Pacers get: 2028 round (from the Sun), 8th sign (from the Wizards, pick Walker), and 2029 round (from the Wizards)
Sun boss Ishbia said: “We are very happy to welcome Bill, Goodwin and Todd to join the Sun and continue to build one of the best teams. Bill is one of the best players in the NBA and can bring many things to our team, including incredible professional ethics, personality and championship mentality. Goodwin and Todd have added talent and versatility to the team and continue to make the Sun among the best teams in the league. We will be committed to bringing championship to Phoenix I am very excited about how this team can unite in the new season
Bill has been selected as an All Star three times, averaging over 30 points per game in two seasons, making him one of the only nine players in the league to average at least 27 points per game in the past five seasons. Bill averaged 31.3 points per game in 2020-21, a career high, becoming the 12th player in history to score more than 30 points per game in two consecutive seasons, and was selected into the All-NBA Team for three games. Last season, Bill averaged 23.2 points per game and hit a career high Field goal percentage of 50.6%. In the 2022-23 season, Goodwin averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Todd averaged 1.5 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
Ishbia thanked Paul and Samet for their contributions to the team.
Paul is one of the greatest players in history, bringing incredible enthusiasm and leadership to our team during his time playing for the Suns The official social media of the Suns also highlighted Paul’s achievements during his time with the Suns: twice selected as an All Star, twice selected as the Best Team, the assist king of the 2021-22 season, and the 2021 Western Conference championship.
The official social media of the Wizards also thanked Bill and others for their contributions and stated that Bill will always be a member of the Washington family, and also welcomed the new recruit Shamette. Can Bill achieve his dream of winning the championship on the Sun? Let’s wait and see.
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