In the summer of 2017, however, his first stint with the Clippers ended when he forced a trade to the Houston Rockets so he could compete for a championship alongside James Harden. Now, ironically, Paul will join Harden's team for the second time,

When Chris Paul returns to the LA Clippers, he'll keep the only number he has ever worn in his two decades in the NBA, thanks to guard Bradley Beal, who will give up his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

Chris Paul gets to return home to his family in Los Angeles and gets to play meaningful games for a good Clippers team.