LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 21: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks to pass on Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on February 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The San Antonio Spurs could go after Chris Paul, which should be terrifying for 29 other teams

HOUSTON, TX – MAY 11: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Lou Williams #12 of the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at Toyota Center on May 11, 2017 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Gregg Popovich doesn’t want to praise Patty Mills too much and have to pay him more