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Report: Chris Paul’s first choice was Clippers because of savage reason

Published by
Peter Dewey

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly traded star point guard Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns for a package of players.

The deal includes Suns forward Kelly Oubre heading to the Thunder as well as a protected first-round pick in 2022.

However, Phoenix was not on the top of Paul’s wish list.

Apparently, Paul wanted to be traded back to the Los Angeles Clippers for one key reason.

Paul wanted to return because Los Angeles had fired head coach Doc Rivers.

Last season, Paul led the Thunder to the playoffs and forced a Game 7 against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason.

Paul averaged 17.6 points, 6.7 assists and 5.0 boards per game last year for Oklahoma City and showed he still has a lot left in the tank.

Now, Paul will team up with Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker in Phoenix as he continues his search for his first NBA title.

Peter Dewey

Peter is a graduate of Quinnipiac University where he covered the MAAC and college basketball for three years. He has worked for NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering basketball, football and other major sports. Follow him on Twitter @peterdewey2.

Published by
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