The pain is still real, especially when I turn to a different game and see Chris Paul in his red and white jersey. It still stings and even though the wound is healing, it will still hurt to see the “Point God” in another uniform. It will be without a doubt emotional for everyone that is in the arena and those that watch or listen to the game.
Leaving the Clippers by trade might soften the blow for some since he did not just up and leave. However, when he returns he will be playing for a team that is ten games ahead of the Clippers in the standings and while Houston has high hopes, the Clippers seem to be waiting in the brush, exactly where they want to be, while the team heals from various injuries.