Chris Paul didn’t exactly leave the Clippers on the best terms. Lob City had worn out its welcome in Los Angeles, the team was fracturing from within, and it was time for Paul to move on. His first game back against the Clippers showed that both parties still had some emotions to work through.
Three years have passed since Paul went to the Rockets, and the time apart has given the point guard a clearer perspective on what it meant to be a part of this franchise. On the “Knuckleheads” podcast with Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson, Paul talked about how he now has a more positive outlook on his time with the Clippers:
“I didn’t appreciate it enough probably until I left, dead serious, I can admit that.