As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul's retirement announcement slated for the end of the 2025-26 season, he recevied a warm ovation while facing the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Paul, who announced he will be retiring at the end of this season, heard cheers on the road at the Spectrum Center.

When Paul first checked into the game toward the end of the first quarter, fans in the crowd cheered, perhaps realizing it's most likely the last time they'll watch of the NBA's elite point guards of his era. Expand Tweet

Amid the Clippers first and only visit to Charlotte, Hornets fans in the stands immediately understood the magnitude of Paul's entrance into the game, as the future Hall of Fame guard made his retirement announcement hours before tip-off. Chris

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