NC native Chris Paul hinted at retirement in a video dropped before the Clippers' game against the Hornets in Charlotte over the weekend.

Kenny Atkinson was among the many in Cleveland at Rocket Arena who applauded Chris Paul on Sunday after his retirement announcement.

Paul announced his intention to retire at the end of the season before the LA Clippers took on the Charlotte Hornets. That's where the 40-year-old is from. He signed a one-year deal this past offseason to reunite with the squad most associated with him.

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!!"

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks/onsi as Mavericks' Jason Kidd sounds off on Chris Paul's retirement announcement.

Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted at his potential retirement prior to the team's 131-116 win vs. the Hornets on Saturday.

It was announced today that Chris Paul will retire after this season. Which begs the question: where does CP3 stack up among the all-time greats?