After joining New York, Paul chose the No. 13 jersey, naturally with Reid's personal approval.
And with that, Chris Paul's move to the New York Knicks was finally settled.
Barring any surprises, fans would see the legendary little guard, standing 183 centimeters tall and wearing No. 13, take the court in the Knicks' next game on February 4.
On the evening of February 4, the New York Knicks hosted the Phoenix Suns.
Madison Square Garden was packed that night.
Among the many fans who arrived early, quite a few were already wearing New York's No. 13 jersey.
The Knicks' official store had stocked them quickly, and the fans were buying them just as fast~~
When the clock struck eight that evening.
As the player introductions began, the home fans greeted Paul's entrance with loud, enthusiastic cheers.
Even during the pregame warm-ups, the Knicks played a short tribute to Paul on the big screen, showing their respect for the legendary point guard and welcoming him to the team.
On the court, Paul sat on the bench in a gray warm-up outfit.
After watching the tribute intently to the end, he rose with a sincere expression and waved to the fans throughout the arena.
At least at that moment, he no longer had any doubts about his decision to join the Knicks.
Even if things ultimately failed to turn out as beautifully as he hoped, receiving such a grand welcome in the twilight of his career was enough to give him some comfort.
After that brief celebration, attention returned to the game.
Another intense battle between the Knicks and the Suns officially began.
Notably, the New York side did not put Paul in the starting lineup right away, instead taking the safer option of Josh Hart, who was already better integrated