On nearly every sports communication platform, emotions are through the roof as Chris Paul returns to the LA Clippers for his final ride. He signed this morning on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, and ever since, fans have been going through their photo albums and footage of Paul throwing alley-oops to legends like Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.
Paul’s son, Chris Paul Jr., who is now 16, reposted the reunion on his Instagram story (@littlechrisp) and added an image of him with the veteran guard, when he was a Clipper, rocking a team hat. This shows the excitement Paul’s family has for him coming home, which was a crucial factor in the process.
Everyone is amped for the right reasons, but sooner or later, the reality of Paul will become present, and the Clippers will encounter an inevitable disaster that was overlooked in the procedure of a reunion that came to pass.
Paul is a Hall of Fame point guard and could finish in the top five with a ring, if he is not already there. Yet, his detrimental attribute, which he is well known for, could contradict what the Clippers have brewing in the locker room and halftime speeches.
The LA Clippers must be aware of Chris Paul’s distinct personality, which could cause problems behind the scenes
Points, assists, and an efficient game are what Chris Paul will be adding to the LA Clippers’ bench on the court. When he is not playing, the veteran guard must anticipate a level of responsibility that correlates to encouraging the youth and using his voice to motivate the team through the good and bad.
However, Paul could also add a twist to the locker room, which worked on the younger teams he has played on, such as the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, but will not work on the Clippers, who have championship goals next season.
Moreover, Paul is notorious, off the court, for his alpha-like personality. This is natural to him, due to his experience, as he will fearlessly put his foot down and show his confidence in adversity when the team is not in the proper headspace.
With numerous veterans on the team and the role already granted to James Harden and Nicolas Batum, this version of Paul is unwarranted. On the contrary, he may disagree, causing a clash that is likely to lead to further issues and a complicated nightmare.