Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6), guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) come off the bench in the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Kings won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Chris Paul's Former Teammate Reacts to Heroic Clippers Return

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 1:58 PM ET

Chris Paul's homecoming to Los Angeles was hinted at since the end of the 2024-2025 NBA season, but became official when he returned to Intuit Dome to hold a press conference.

With a smile across his face throughout, nostalgia setting in, and a sense of content for the 40-year-old Paul, the energy in Inglewood was as positive as it gets.

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In a sit-down Q&A in front of thousands of fans at Intuit Dome, Paul got emotional when the fans gave him a standing ovation and started chanting his nickname, "CP3."

Many players chimed in on the Clippers' social media posts, including Draymond Green and LeBron James. But Paul's former longtime teammate with the Clippers, DeAndre Jordan, meant the most to Clipper fans.

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

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