At 40 years old, Paul refuses to accept old age, but his gas tank is running out of gas. As for the championship, he might as well achieve it as a coach.

As one of the few old-school point guards in the NBA, Chris Paul is also one of the oldest active players in the NBA, second only to James. This season is the 21st season of his career. He has played for 7 teams. His current team, the Clippers, is the second player in the NBA. Paul's statistics have dropped a lot this season, averaging 13 minutes per game and only 2.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 4 assists. He is indeed dispensable in the Clippers.

Several performances in the new season are indeed disappointing. His offensive efficiency has declined and his scoring ability has been seriously lacking. Moreover, he is indeed unable to play an role on the defensive end, which is why he plays so little playing time. The Clippers signed the veteran back in the summer, hoping that he could play the role of backup point guard. But judging from his current performance, Paul is indeed out of gas.

The reason why Paul persists is probably because he wants to finally win the championship. However, as time passes by, it is difficult for him to charge into battle on his own. This year's Clippers still have little hope of competing for the championship. The Clippers did not show dominance in the new season, and saw more signs of the team's aging. There is no need for Paul to be persistent. There are many players who cannot win a championship. Paul can choose to be a coach in the future to fulfill this wish.