Apr 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Chris Paul Hints at Potential Return Amid Major NBA Career Decision

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Austin Veazey | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 5:47 PM ET

Chris Paul is set to enter free agency ahead of what could be his 21st season in the NBA. Despite being 39 years old for the 2024-25 campaign, he was able to play in all 82 games for just the second time in his career, a tremendous feat for someone his age.

Although he's not the superstar he was in his prime, he was still a solid player and mentor for the San Antonio Spurs last season, averaging 8.8 PPG and 7.4 APG. He'll have a fair amount of interest in free agency this offseason, but what would Paul prefer to do?

Chris Paul may have hinted at his intentions on his next stop on the "Pat McAfee Show" as his career winds down.

"It's with my family more than anything... I talk to my family about it. My son just turned 16, my daughter is 12. The past six seasons I've lived without them... I've been away from them for the last six years, so it's a little different," Paul said.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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