Chris Paul calls NBA shutdown situation 'crazy' as his first instinct was to return home

NBA season was suspended on March 11, shortly after Utah Jazz anunced that one of ir players had tested positive for COVID-19. Utah Jazz vs OKC Thunder game was cancelled before it began and audience were asked to clear stands. Thunder's Chris Paul was one of players on court while game was cancelled. 

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NBA shutdown: Chris Paul on NBA game being cancelled and wanting to return to his family

During a recent interview, Chris Paul described situation as 'crazy'. He was referring to OKC game being cancelled and chaos surrounding indefinite NBA suspension anuncement that followed. Chris Paul revealed that his first thought went to his family and how he wanted to go back to m. Chris Paul was aware that everyone talks about game and events of night, but he only wanted to go back to his wife and kids. Paul and his family live in in Bel Air, Los Angeles. 

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Chris Paul recently played NBA H-O-R-S-E completion, where he lost first round of single-elimination tournament to WNBA star Allie Quigley. He revealed that he has recently been helping his kids with ir homework and is even including m in his daily workouts. His son Chris was also present during H-O-R-S-E competition. 

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Chris Paul revealed that this is also most he and his family has been toger. He added that this is currently case for most families quarantined toger. As per Paul, spending time toger helps one learn things and t take m for granted. Chris Paul is also President of National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), who are currently dealing with NBA suspension and trying to resume season. 

As per recent reports, NBA and NBPA are looking to complete season by September, but will t make a decision till at least end of May. While re were reports about league considering cancellation, league continues to look for ways to reduce losses y will face and try to work towards completing season. current coronavirus deaths in US is 26,064, with over 610,000 people being contracted with disease.

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