Paul frequently glanced down at his family sitting in the first row — wife Jada, 16-year-old son Chris Jr. and 12-year-old daughter Camryn. They continued living in Los Angeles when he left the Clippers six years ago. That led to watching their father on TV and sharing quick phone conversations before school.

Chris Paul is back and playing for a team that many people would consider his NBA home. After jumping around teams in the eight years since leaving, the 40-year-old guard described his reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers.

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