Much like that Father John Misty song that’s a bit too long to listen to on a regular basis, Chris Paul is Leaving LA and the Clippers. Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets after signing with the Clippers in a move that broke Wednesday morning.
The deal in part reflects Paul’s loyalty to the Clippers organization, as he could have signed with the Rockets as a free agent, leaving LA with little to show for the six years Paul spent in town. It’s time Paul reflected on with a Twitter post on Wednesday afternoon after the trade was finalized.
Unbelievable amount of emotions right now.. pic.twitter.com/1FB7ade7uC
— Chris Paul (@CP3) June 28, 2017
“An unbelievible amount of emotions,” Paul write, attaching an iPhone note that went into further detail about his feelings about the move and his time in Los Angeles.
I’m so blessed and thankful for the ability to play this game, this is the part that no one can prepare you for.
To the Los Angeles community and to CLIPPER NATION I say THANK YOU!!! For the past 6 years you all have welcomed not only me but my family. We love all of you.
Paul clearly loved his time in LA, but it’s a chance for everyone involved to move on. He and the Clippers have never reached a conference final, and now the two entities will try to do it without one another. But good for Paul to thank the Clippers and their fans, even if his tenure with the team is ultimately disappointing.
