Overview
- Paul shared the video roughly 90 minutes before the game in Charlotte, his return to play in his home state of North Carolina.
- The montage spanned childhood, high school and Wake Forest images along with NBA highlights and draft footage, with a caption expressing gratitude for "this last one" in North Carolina.
- Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said he did not want to discuss anyone retiring and called retirement a difficult subject, adding he was glad Paul could return home to finish his career.
- Paul is on a one-year deal in his second stint with the Clippers and is averaging 2.5 points and 3.3 assists in a limited role this season.
- A 12-time All-Star and the No. 5 pick by the Charlotte Hornets in 2005, Paul has seven first-team All-Defense selections and has played for seven NBA teams, with Saturday characterized by some as potentially his last game in his home state.