With Kyrie Irving expected to miss at least the first half of the season as he continues to recover from a late-season torn ACL, it would make sense for the Mavs to try and find a point guard who could serve as a quality stopgap for the team, especially if they have any hope of remaining competitive in the Western Conference. Add in the fact that he played in all 82 games this past season, and Paul could very much represent everything that the Mavs need in not only a starting-caliber guard in place of Kyrie, but perhaps even as a backup when he does return. Even though, at this point in his career, signing Paul may not seem like a huge ceiling-altering move, it may be the one that helps the Mavs posture themselves in the perfect position to start the season without Kyrie.