Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul continues to defy the laws of Father Time with a spectacular 2019-20 NBA season at 34 years old. Regardless, this has not prevent all the speculation regarding his plans for retirement.
Paul was always been pegged as a prime candidate to become a head coach once his playing days are over. However, the veteran has since shot down the prospect of potentially making the transition to becoming a coach, via John Schuhmann of NBA.com:
“No chance. It's the time. I don't want to travel like that. I want to be around the game as much as possible. I watch every game. But I want to be around my kids and family,” Paul said when asked if he has plans to coach in the NBA.
Paul's comments are certainly understandable. One of the most overlooked aspects of playing in the NBA is the grind that comes in an 82-game season. The constant travel and long days can take its toll on the psyche, and he knows full well just how time-consuming this business can be.
Instead, the Thunder guard's comments indicate that he is looking forward to the prospect of being able to relax and spend more time with his family once he is ready to hang his sneakers up for good. It is difficult to blame him given all the time he has spent away in order to provide for them.
Although Chris Paul may be in the final stretch of his career, his play this season with the Thunder shows he still has plenty left in the tank. The All-Star point guard has propelled OKC to a 35-22 record so far, good for sixth place in the tough Western Conference.
With the way he is playing, CP3 should have ample time to mull through all of his retirement options.
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