Chris Paul’s real feelings after being released in LA
Chris Paul had time to process his own unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippersand he is ready to move forward. “I’m actually at peace with everything,” the four-time All-NBA first teamer told People’s Jordan Greene.
Paul also expressed gratitude for the time he gets to spend with his family, something he doesn’t always get to do during his 21-year NBA career. Lamenting his release won’t do much good. The 40-year-old has long since cemented his place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and should be able to sleep easy at night. But he may not want to end his celebrated hoops journey on such a sour note.
The Clippers were the punchline when Paul first joined the franchise in 2011 as Blake Griffin recently noticedand helped them become regular playoff participants. Although the team suffered heartbreak and never got over the hump, the top point guard gave the team a new identity. He intended to retire in LA, but management no longer deemed him suitable. Now, the seven-time all-defensive first-teamer must ask himself how he wants to finish his career.
There are plenty of teams that could use the wealth of experience and basketball wisdom that Chris Paul has to offer. He will likely continue to spend most of his time on the bench, but he may still be able to add value. The 12-time All-Star is averaging 16.8 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals in his career.
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