Chris Paul Breaks Silence On Los Angeles Clippers Parting Ways With Him: ‘I Don’t Regret Anything’
NBA legend Chris Paul spoke to Jordan Greene of PEOPLE about the Los Angeles Clippers parting ways with him.
The Clippers sent Paul home while they were in Atlanta.
“I don’t regret anything,” Chris Paul said. “I was in Atlanta with a whole bunch of family. It was my last time gonna be playing there. That’s life. The whole thing took on a life of its own, you know? But I’m excited to be back here with my family.”
Paul played in 16 games this season for the Clippers. He averaged 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
To move on from Paul, the Clippers will have to waive him and pay out his $3.6 million salary, agree to a buyout or trade him, which they can’t execute until December 15.
“I’m actually at peace with everything,” Chris Paul said. “More than anything, I’m excited about being around and getting a chance to play a small role in whatever anything looks like next.”
Paul was criticizing Clippers players, coaches and front office members nonstop, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. LAC is 6-18 on the season despite having Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, two of the top players in the NBA.
One of the best point guards in NBA history, Paul has played for the New Orleans Hornets, Clippers (twice), Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs. He holds career averages of 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game.
Paul has made 12 All-Star teams, nine All-Defensive teams and 11 All-NBA teams. He’s a top 75 player of all time and will make the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day.
It will be fascinating to see if Paul plays again this season. He’s expected to retire from the NBA after this season.
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