For the Clippers, NBA veteran Chris Paul will always remain a franchise icon. After being sent home in one of the more surprising events of the season, he simply won’t be able to play for them in his last season in the league.
Numerous reports have surfaced in the days after Paul’s startling banishment, describing how the veteran guard’s leadership style irritated his teammates and coaches and how the Clippers eventually became tired of Paul’s unvarnished and stubborn comments.
Paul has not tweeted since announcing on social media that the Clippers had sent him home.
In an exclusive interview with People on Tuesday, he made his first remarks since splitting from the Clippers. He didn’t seem particularly hostile or petty about the team’s choice. He may even have chosen the high road.
Paul said to the public:
“Stuff’s been a little crazy in the past few days — to say the least,”
“But honestly, I’m home. My daughter had tryouts yesterday. My nephew had a basketball game. My son has a game coming up on the 12th.
“I have never seen my son play a game in person. Not a middle school game, not a high school game. So I’m excited about seeing him play.”
“I’m actually at peace with everything,”. “More than anything, I’m excited about being around and getting a chance to play a small role in whatever anything looks like next.”
It’s no secret that Paul’s desire to be near his family in Los Angeles played a role in his decision to sign with the Clippers during the previous free agency. However, his brief reunion with his old team turned out to be the final stop on his retirement tour, which he revealed prior to the 2025–2026 campaign.
