Paul, a 12-time All-Star, is still searching for his first title. He spent last season on a one-year, $10.4 million contract with the Spurs. In San Antonio, the veteran point guard mentored a young roster that included budding superstar Victor Wembanyama, plus other young standouts in Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan.

Chris Paul was seen getting emotional during a fan event at the Los Angeles Clippers introductory event held for him.