“I want to be a dad”: Chris Paul’s recent comment on retirement sparks speculation as he shares wish to stay with family in Los Angeles

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul has finally addressed the retirement rumours surrounding him for quite some time. The 12-time NBA All-Star has said that he loves playing basketball but also wants to live with his family, who stay in Los Angeles.

He has hinted that he would love to continue playing basketball, but in Los Angeles, which suggests his wish to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chris Paul wants to spend time with his family

Speaking on his future aspirations, Chris Paul said on the Pat McAfee Show, "I don’t think I want to retire just yet. Honestly, I want to be a dad, but I still love playing basketball. I was in the gym at 6 A.M. this morning. My son just turned 16, and my daughter is 12. The last six seasons, I’ve lived apart from them.

That’s the conversation I’m having with myself—I want to be a dad."The 40-year-old had recently wished his son on his 16th birthday on Instagram. Sharing a bunch of pictures of the teenager, he wrote, “16!!! Happy Birthday son!! I love you so much and just appreciate the young man you are and the love you show to others and especially your family. It’s a real privilege to be your dad!! Here’s to continuing your journey. You are 1 of 1!! I Love You!!”

He had also penned a touching Mother’s Day post for his wife Jada Paul, who holds the fort in his absence. “Headdddy!! The way you manage to do it all for everybody…I‘ll never know how! The Mother that you are to our kids day in and day out is something that I try my best not to take for granted. Chris and Camryn (hell and sometimes me) are so lucky to be able to call you their mother!! Happy Mother’s Day babe. I Love You!!”

He had last shared pictures of his small happy family on Christmas last year.

Wishing his fans along with the family photos, he wrote on Instagram, “Grateful for every moment with the ones I love. Wishing you all peace and joy this holiday season! #familyfirst.”Chris Paul, along with his brother CJ Paul, recently launched a new media company named Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment, which will work in collaboration with Connor Schell’s Words + Pictures studio. They will work on the production of documentaries, scripted series, podcasts, and live events. This also had a role to play in fuelling his retirement rumours. Also Read: No, Luka Doncic Is not retiring: Los Angeles Lakers star reacts to ‘closest friend’ Luka Rupnik’s retirement postAccording to Basketnews.com, Paul can reportedly sign a veteran minimum deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.