Chris Paul Comes Full Circle in Emotional Return to Clippers
So, Chris Paul is officially back with the Los Angeles Clippers — and for him, this isn't just another chapter in his long career; it's something deeply personal. It’s one of those rare full-circle moments in sports that you can actually feel, even if you’re just hearing about it.
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Earlier this week, Paul walked into the Clippers’ brand-new home at Intuit Dome, and right there on the massive halo scoreboard — his name. In the locker room? His old No. 3 jersey hanging proudly. You could almost hear the emotion in his voice when he described the moment as “wild” and “crazy.” He even admitted he was still kind of speechless. After all, this was something he had dreamed about — even manifested , as he put it — but wasn’t sure would ever really happen.
You see, Paul left the Clippers back in 2017 to chase a championship with James Harden in Houston, thinking it was time for a change. But now, nearly a decade later, he’s returned — older, wiser, and more focused than ever. He’s not coming in to be the star of the show, but rather to play a key supporting role off the bench alongside Kawhi Leonard and, yes, Harden again. And at 40 years old, he’s not just back to soak up nostalgia. He’s here to compete.
What makes this return even more meaningful is his family. During the media event, Paul kept glancing at his wife and kids sitting in the front row — his son Chris Jr., now 16, and his daughter Camryn, 12. They stayed in Los Angeles even after he left, so for the past few years, his connection with them was limited to short calls and watching games on TV. But now? He’s lifting weights with his son, flying to his daughter’s AAU basketball tournaments, and — in his own words — probably annoying them by constantly saying, “I’m home, I’m home.”
And here’s the kicker: While most people assumed this would be Paul’s final NBA season, he’s not ruling out the possibility of playing beyond 2025–26. According to ESPN's Malika Andrews, Paul hasn’t closed that door yet. He’s still sharp, still driven, and clearly still passionate about the game.
So, whether this is his farewell tour or just another unexpected twist, one thing’s certain — Chris Paul’s return to the Clippers is more than just basketball. It’s a reunion, a redemption story, and maybe even the beginning of a final run at the ring that’s eluded him for so long. And honestly? You can’t help but root for the guy.
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