Suns Show Tribute Video for Chris Paul Before Warriors Matchup

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns have unveiled a tribute video for former point guard Chris Paul ahead of their matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the first time Paul returns to the Valley since being traded to the Washington Wizards over the summer.

The reception was far better from the home crowd than the previous night's tribute to Deandre Ayton, who was met with mostly boos in Phoenix.

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Of course, people view Paul's time in the Valley in a better light.

"We had a great breakfast together in LA," joked Suns coach Frank Vogel when asked what kind of relationship he had before being dealt. "Obviously our fans are going to give him an extremely warm welcome tonight. ... It will be good to see him back in the building."

The Suns have already faced Paul once this season, as Phoenix traveled to Golden State and secured an opening-night win over the Warriors.

Before that matchup, Paul spoke on the relationship between him and Suns guard Devin Booker.

"Me and Book, we're so close. It's gonna be like that for life. Obviously he's been on my team for the last three years, so it will be interesting playing against him for the first time. But I'm sure after the first couple of minutes, it'll be like it was when I was in OKC, in Houston, and all that before. But it definitely should be fun."

Thus far, Paul is averaging 9.8 points and 3.9 rebounds and 7.7 assists per night. Entering tonight, the Warriors have lost their last six-of-seven while Phoenix has won their last four straight.