Did Chris Paul Retire from NBA? Insider Shares Latest on Speculations Around Clippers Guard

One of the NBA's most prized veteran players is Chris Paul, a guard with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, as he is in his 21st season and is now 40 years old, his time in the league may be coming to an end. However, since Paul hasn't made an official declaration, nobody is certain when his career will come to an end.

League insider Marc Spears talked about Paul's potential retirement on Monday's episode of "NBA Today." Spears claims that he got the opportunity to discuss his future with the eventual Hall of Fame guard. The media member revealed that the 12-time All-Star has not come to a decision.

But it's expected that the 2025-26 season could be his final year in the league.

"He said he hasn't announced it. I think the expectation is this is it. But after I talked to him, he had his iPad out. He's looking at plays that he's sending to his teammates in order to get more production this season. If he's about to go away I don't know man. It seem like he's really engaged and really having fun," Spears said.

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During the offseason, Paul returned to the Clippers after a one-year stint with the San Antonio Spurs. In his prime, CP3 was one of the main drivers of the team's success, together with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. The trio put the team on the map and were one of the most entertaining teams across the league.

They were dubbed "Lob City," and were one of the favorites in the Western Conference.

Chris Paul has a lengthy resume of excellence throughout his two-decade-long career. He was named an All-Star multiple times, made the All-NBA team 11 times, was named an All-Defensive player nine times, won the Rookie of the Year award in 2006 and was named part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

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Chris Paul has more time to spend with his family now that he's back in Los Angeles

Being back with his family was one of the biggest reasons why Chris Paul decided to return to the Clippers. Since leaving Los Angeles in 2017, it has been difficult for him to spend time with his loved ones.

Following his time with the Clippers, he played for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Spurs. Now, the veteran guard gets to spend time with his family, who reside in the California city.

“The last six years I would get out of practice and go home and talk to them on FaceTime and just see what they were doing,” he said. “And now getting a chance to be a part of the simplest things at the school drop off.”

After a few seasons jumping from one team to another, Chris Paul is now happy with the Clippers. Being with the LA team gives him a chance to bond with his wife and kids.

Edited by Reign Amurao