In the NBA preseason, the Clippers lost to the Nuggets 94-102 at home. After the game, Paul was interviewed and talked about Bill's absence.

Reporter: "Do you think it is important for a player like Bill to work hard to find the state of high-intensity games through preseason games? Or is he the kind of player who can be arranged to play at any time?"

Paul: "Players can only play when they are ready. So I think other factors are not important. In the final analysis, everyone on the team is ready to play." I want to play, and Bill has a stronger desire to play than anyone else. Therefore, the most important thing for everyone on the team is to ensure that when it is time to play, we can all stay healthy and be fully mentally prepared."

Paul played 21 minutes and 23 seconds in this game, making 1 of 5 shots (0 of 3 three-pointers), and scored 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.