The Los Angeles Lakers could land Chris Paul to fill their backup point guard role.

This summer, NBA veteran Chris Paul will have to make a major decision about his NBA future.

As an unrestricted free agent, the 40-year-old guard has total control over his next destination, and experts are growing increasingly convinced that he’s trying to get back to Los Angeles.

“I still love to play basketball and I’m in the gym every day,” said Paul on the Pat McAfee Show. “My decision is about my family more than anything. I talked to my family about it. My son is 16. My daughter is 12. For the past six seasons, I have lived without them. I’ve been away from them for the last six years. That’s the conversation.”

Retirement isn’t out of the question for Paul, who has enjoyed a lengthy 20-year career in the NBA.

As the fourth overall pick in 2005, Paul’s draft class is nearly extinct, and there might not be much time left before the end of his career.

Chris has been on three different teams in the past three seasons, hopping from one to the next in a seemingly never-ending chain of movement.

This summer, if he keeps his career alive, he could be on the move yet again as his contract expires to create an uncertain future.

At this point, the important thing for Chris is being close to his family, who currently live full-time in Los Angeles.

Ever since his days as a Clipper, where CP3 experienced the heights of his NBA career, his roots have been firmly planted in Southern California, and now he’s eager to return there and get back to his family.

The Clippers have shown no interest in bringing back their former franchise point guard, but the Lakers make a lot of sense as a potential destination.

With averages of 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game for the Spurs this season, Paul could play a backup role behind Luka Doncic and help carry the offense when he needs a rest.

With his experience as a 12x All-Star and premier NBA point guard, Paul can share his knowledge and wisdom with the younger players while setting them up for success on the court with his brilliant passes and playcalling.

For his impact as a mentor, leader, and playmaker for the Spurs, there’s good reason to believe he can help elevate the Lakers’ second unit to another level of play.

Best of all, his longtime friendship with LeBron James will ensure a smooth and seamless transition from a young rebuilding situation with the Spurs into a win-now scenario with the Lakers.

Together, they could maximize the Lakers’ rotation and establish order in the locker room like we’ve never seen before.

With no championships to his name, Paul has a chance to retire with a ring if he leads the Lakers to a successful season. At 40, his abilities are somewhat limited, but he can still be effective in the right situation.

With a place in the Hall of Fame already secured, Chris has nothing left to prove in the NBA, but joining the Lakers may be his last best chance at greatness before the end of his storied career.