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Chris Paul speaks out after being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers

The 12-time All-Star says he’s focused on being present with his family

Despite the whirlwind, Paul says he’s “at peace”

Chris Paul is taking a moment to breathe.

Just days after news broke that he’d been unceremoniously waived by the LA Clippers — shortly after he announced what was expected to be his retirement tour with the team — the 12-time NBA All-Star is trying to process a whirlwind stretch.

Now, he says he’s working through the moment the only way he knows how: by being present.

“Stuff’s been a little crazy in the past few days — to say the least,” Paul, 40, tells PEOPLE exclusively over Zoom during an interview for his snack brand Good Eat'n. “But honestly, I’m home. My daughter had tryo

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