How Clippers veteran Chris Paul received an ovation from the crowd in Charlotte in Saturday's game against the Hornets.

El base de los Clippers de Los Ángeles, Chris Paul, insinuó su posible retiro antes del partido del ante los Hornets de Charlotte el sábado, en lo que sería su último juego en su estado natal de Carolina del Norte.

Longtime NBA star Chris Paul, who returned to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, appears he'll be calling it quits at the end of the 2025-26 season. Paul announced the news on his social media accounts with a highlight reel of his 21-year career alongside the caption, "Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!"

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted his potential retirement prior to the team’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday (Nov. 22) in what would be his final game in his home state of North Carolina.

The 40-year-old Chris Paul is playing his 21st season with the Los Angeles Clippers and led the Phoenix Suns during their 2021 NBA Finals run.

After a two-year run at Wake Forest, Paul was the No. 4 overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2005 NBA draft. His first season saw the team improve by 20 wins from the 2004-05 campaign (18 to 38) and earn him Rookie of the Year honors.

JJ Redick had a playfully savage message when asked to speak about Chris Paul’s looming retirement. News broke Saturday that Paul plans to retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul -- regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history -- is retiring. The NBA star announced his plans to retire following the 2025-26 season on X Saturday morning, along with a compilation of photos from childhood until now, and some clips of the greatest moments of his celebrated career.