When Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul secured a monster contract with the Houston Rockets at the age of 33, it seemed like a given that he would exercise the massive $44.2 million player option for 2021-22. After all, regardless of the sport, how often would a 36-year-old see that kind of payday?

However, Paul turning down his player option for one last long-term deal has seemed to become well, an option, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.

But for Chris Paul, he is focusing his eyes on the present and has expressed his love in playing for the Suns:

Article Continues Below
Related News
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends him in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Suns rumors: Brian Windhorst makes 98% Kevin Durant trade predictionJake Faigus ¡
image thumbnail
Nets assistant among finalists for Suns head coach positionErik Slater ¡
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budelholzer reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. John Hefti-Imagn Images
Suns rumors: 2 candidates standing out in head coach interview processJake Faigus ¡
Phoenix Suns forward (1) Amare Stoudemire celebrates a shot with guard (13) Steve Nash against the San Antonio Spurs in game one in the western conference semifinals of the 2010 NBA playoffs at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Spurs 111-102.
Amar’e Stoudemire recalls Suns choosing Steve Nash over Kobe BryantRichard Pereira ·
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends him in the fourth quarter at Target Center.
NBA rumors: Zach Lowe floats eye-opening Kevin Durant to Kings trade ideaJake Faigus ¡
suns, suns draft, nba draft
Phoenix Suns’ 3 best options for No. 29 pick in 2025 NBA DraftGarrett Kerman ·

“I mean first and foremost, I love it here,” Paul said when asked about the option and whether Phoenix might be his final NBA stop. “I don’t know how many years I’ve got left. I don’t really think about that either. I feel too good.”

“Seriously, this summer, I have no clue. As much as I’m involved in the union and stuff like that, I don’t know what anybody’s teams are, (what their) caps are, I don’t know none of that stuff. I just play. And like I say, I’m lucky to have my brother, my brother who helps. I focus on playing.”

Chris Paul has this uncanny ability to make every team he plays on better. He made the New Orleans Hornets relevant and enjoy a couple of seasons of playoff basketball. Paul led the way for the Lob City Los Angeles Clippers and made life easier for Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Had the injury bug been absent, Paul and James Harden could have won a ring together with the Houston Rockets. The young and rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder somehow made the postseason with Paul at the helm. Phoenix has been the latest beneficiary of Paul.

Suffice to say, at his age, Chris Paul is still one of the most desirable floor generals in the league. We'll see if he hits free agency and becomes one of the top options on the market.