Chris Paul embracing return to LA Clippers: 'This will always be special to me'
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 29 – Chris Paul signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return as a backup point guard for the Clippers aiming for a championship in the twilight of his 21-year career.
- On July 28, 2025, Chris Paul returned to the Los Angeles Clippers, receiving his old number three jersey amid fan ovations.
- This return follows Paul’s six prior seasons with the Clippers from 2011-12, during which they won over 50 games in five seasons and made every playoff.
- Paul signed a one-year, $3.6 million veteran’s minimum contract to provide backup point guard depth behind James Harden on a reloaded Clippers roster.
- On Monday, Paul shared with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that he plans to improve his performance and bring more positivity throughout the 21st season, expressing his appreciation for the opportunity.
- Paul is aiming to secure a title before ending his basketball career and highlighted the significance of playing close to his family, suggesting this could be the final phase of his NBA journey.
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Paul Excited For Clippers Reunion Despite Backup Role
Chris Paul started every game for the Spurs last season but he’s content to be James Harden‘s backup with the Clippers, he told reporters this week. “My role on this team is obviously different than it’s been the past 20 years, being in the NBA,” Paul said, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “But showing up every day, if I can show some of the guys what it looks like every day to clock in and clock out, I’m excited for it.” Paul signed a one-year, vete…
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