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.

The Point God excitedly returns to his longtime Los Angeles Clippers for his 21st season, joining what may be the Clippers' most competitive roster of all time

Speaking after his homecoming to the Clippers, Chris Paul got emotional while recalling a story about his grandmother.