Where will Paul go after being released? U.S. media speculate he might return to the Pelicans: a dignified farewell to end his career.

On December 3rd Beijing time, Paul and the Clippers will end their partnership, and as a free agent once more, the question remains whether he will keep playing.

When he returned to the Clippers, many thought that although he might not be the franchise’s top player ever, he was definitely among the greatest in their history. Logically, a player of Paul’s stature should have been treated well by the team, particularly since he is close to retiring. Yet, the Clippers’ front office evidently did not share this view.

The Clippers issued a statement regarding the decision to waive Paul, confirming that the star has become a free agent and emphasizing that the team does not hold him responsible for their poor start to the season.

Given his age and the stage of his career, many outside observers are highly skeptical about whether Paul will finish the remainder of this season’s games.

For a great player like Paul, this kind of career ending is neither dignified nor satisfying. He deserves to retire on his own terms, with grace.

Paul’s salary this season is $3.63 million. So far, he has played 16 games for the Clippers, averaging 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 32.1%. The Clippers currently stand at 5 wins and 16 losses.

U.S. media outlet nbaanalysis suggests Paul might return to the New Orleans Pelicans—the city where he began his NBA career—to finish it the way he wants. What do you think: will Paul retire now, or join a new team?