Chris Paul faces an uncertain future after his surprise departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. According to US media reports, the veteran is no longer committed to a specific location. Instead, the focus is shifting to a conciliatory end to his NBA career.
Following the Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to move on without Chris Paul, the 40-year-old is taking a new approach to the next chapter of his career. As NBA insider Marc Stein reports, the point guard is now much more open about his choice of his next team than he was a few months ago.
“I’m traumatized”:
Paul speaks out after Clippers dismissal
Paul made a conscious decision to return to Los Angeles last summer. The decisive factors were both sporting prospects and personal reasons, particularly the proximity to his family. However, this criterion now seems to have lost its significance.
Focus on a dignified end to his career
According to Stein, Paul is now less concerned with location and more with the overall package. The experienced playmaker wants to end his career with a “happier final chapter” after his second stint with the Clippers did not turn out as hoped.
As of Monday, Paul is officially tradeable under league rules. His one-year, $3.6 million contract facilitates potential deals. Several teams are said to have already signaled their interest. The Clippers, for their part, are considered cooperative when it comes to finding a mutually agreeable solution. In terms of sports, Paul has only played a minor role so far this season. In an average of 14.3 minutes per game, he has scored 2.9 points and made 3.3 assists.