Chris Paul and his taking part in profession could also be over, however his subsequent NBA chapter might convey him again to Los Angeles in a serious function.
The lately retired level guard has emerged as a possible addition to the Lakers’ entrance workplace following the franchise’s $12.5 billion sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, based on ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
“In the meantime, in projecting what a brand new Lakers entrance workplace might finally seem like, a number of sources across the league steered to ESPN that the lately retired Chris Paul might have a task,” McMenamin wrote. “Paul and Iger turned shut whereas the purpose guard performed for the Clippers and Iger was a season-ticket holder.
“Their relationship has solely strengthened through the years, sources stated, with Iger internet hosting a guide launch occasion at his home in 2023 for Paul’s memoir, ‘Sixty-One,’ and Paul visiting Iger at his Disney workplace in Burbank, California, in March to help his good friend when he cleared out his belongings to shut out a 52-year run with the corporate.”
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne had additionally beforehand recognized Paul as a reputation to watch because the Lakers put together for potential modifications below their new possession group.
Kushner and Iger agreed to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, simply 15 months after Walter acquired the franchise from the Buss household for $10 billion.
The most recent transaction set a brand new document for the most costly sports activities franchise sale.
Paul retired in February following a 21-year NBA profession that included 12 All-Star appearances, 11 All-NBA alternatives and a spot on the NBA’s seventy fifth Anniversary Workforce.
His ultimate season got here after returning to the Clippers, though the reunion finally ended with a troublesome cut up between the 2 sides.
Now, Paul’s in depth expertise might make him a part of the Lakers’ subsequent period off the court docket.
With Los Angeles constructing its future round Luka Doncic and a brand new possession group taking management, Paul’s relationship with Iger has put the long run Corridor of Famer firmly within the dialog for a possible front-office place.
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