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Arenas angrily criticized Paul: Let the Lakers go back to the shipwreck? Can the Clippers carry you to the championship?

1:52pm, 22 July 2025【Basketball】

Paul returned to the Clippers, shocking the league

"What's going on? Can anyone tell me? Paul, brother, why? You have been to the Clippers, why do you have to repeat the same mistakes? Don't do this, my god. We (the Lakers) thought we could get you done! As a result, you ran back to your old club. Your ship had been sinking under the sea before, but now it can't float. We (the Lakers) didn't sign anything useful, and signed Smart. I would rather ask Paul, or even his son CP4." This complaint by former NBA player Arenas was like a stone thrown into the calm lake, causing a thousand waves, and the source of all this was the news that Chris Paul reached an agreement with the Clippers and returned to the Clippers.

Amid the changing situation of the free agent market, Paul's whereabouts have always been the focus of fans and media attention. According to famous reporter Shams Charania, the 12th All-Star finally chose to return to the Clippers, and for a moment, the entire basketball world was in full swing. Paul, the legendary point guard who has been on the NBA for many years, has touched the hearts of countless people every decision. This return to the Clippers will undoubtedly add more uncertainty and highlights to the NBA in the new season.

Review of Paul's past years with the Clippers

The fate of Paul and the Clippers dates back to 2011. At that time, he switched from the New Orleans Hornets to the Clippers, and started a six-year Clippers journey. During his days with the Clippers, Paul was undoubtedly the soul of the team. His arrival was like a gust of spring breeze, waking up the sleeping team and causing earth-shaking changes in the Clippers.

Under Paul's leadership, the Clippers have entered the playoffs for six consecutive years, transforming from a bottom-squad to a Western Conference powerhouse. The "Air Connection City" combination, composed by Griffin and Jordan Jr., has become one of the most ornamental offensive combinations in the league. Paul's wonderful pass, Griffin and Jordan Jr.'s dunks made fans fascinated. In those years, the Clippers' games were always full of passion and surprises, and they also became the favorites in the hearts of fans.

Paul's personal honors are countless. He was selected into the All-Star five times, the All-Star team five times, the All-Star team six times, the All-Star team twice, the League assist king three times, and the All-Star MVP once. He also became the assist king and steal king in the history of the Clippers, and his name is deeply imprinted in the history of the Clippers. During his years at the Clippers, Paul's career was a brilliant mark. He showed his strength and leadership charm here, and won the love and respect of fans.

Analysis of the reasons why Paul returns to the Clippers this time

Paul's return to the Clippers this time is by no means accidental, and there are many deep reasons behind it.

Family Factors

Family, for Paul, the family has always been the most important concern in his heart. Paul and his family have always lived in Los Angeles. For the past six seasons, he has been traveling to San Antonio, Phoenix, Golden State, Oklahoma and other places, and has not been able to be with his family. Now, his son is 16 and his daughter is 12. At a critical period of his children's growth, Paul longs to be with them and give them more care and companionship. This desire for family reunion is undoubtedly one of the important reasons why he chose to return to the Clippers. After all, Los Angeles is his home with his family, and returning to the Clippers, he was able to find a better balance between career and family, which means a lot for Paul, who is about to enter the end of his career.

The team's strength and chance to win the championship

The Clippers' lineup this season is luxurious. After a series of reinforcement operations, the team's strength has been significantly improved. On the back line, Harden, the offensive master, has excellent organizational and scoring skills, and can create huge pressure on his opponents on the offensive end; the newly joined Bill is also a scoring expert, and his off-ball running and receiving and shooting skills can add more changes to the team's offense. On the front line, Leonard is the league's top offense and defense player, and as long as he stays healthy, he can play a key role in the game. Zubac and Collins are in the inside, and they have excellent performances in rebounding protection and interior defense. There are experienced veterans such as Batum and Lopez, as well as players with great strength such as Dunn and Bogdan, with considerable lineup depth. Paul knew very well that joining such a powerful team, he was one step closer to his dream of winning the championship. Compared with other teams, the Clippers' lineup configuration is more balanced and have a greater chance of winning the championship, which is undoubtedly a huge temptation for Paul.

Role positioning and playing time

Paul is 40 years old, and he understands that his physical condition and competitive level are no longer as good as his peak. In the Clippers, he may play as a substitute and his playing time will be relatively limited. But the Clippers hope to balance the playing time of the stars in the team and avoid excessive fatigue of the main players, which also means that Paul still has enough opportunities to play his role on the court. His rich game experience and excellent organizational skills can stabilize the situation on the court when the team needs it and provide effective help to the team. Moreover, as a veteran, Paul pays more attention to the overall interests of the team, and he is willing to accept any role arrangement for the team's victory. In the Clippers, he can use his experience to guide young players to grow, and at the same time, he can use his wisdom and skills to help the team solve problems at critical moments. This role positioning is very suitable for Paul.

The Lakers' recruitment of Paul and the reasons for the failure, the Lakers' active recruitment measures

The Lakers' recruitment of Paul was a painstaking effort and showed full sincerity. Among them, James played a key role in the recruitment processsource:7m cnvn