Chris Paul says Clippers exit was one of the most disrespectful moments of his career
Former NBA star point guard Chris Paul has sharply criticized the Los Angeles Clippers over how the team ended his tenure last season. The veteran says the decision deeply hurt him and his family.
NBA veteran Chris Paul has openly criticized the Los Angeles Clippers for the way the organization effectively ended his playing career. In the summer of 2025, the 41-year-old point guard signed a one-year deal with the team, hoping to close out his long NBA journey there. However, by December of that year, the Clippers front office decided to part ways with him.
Paul said he viewed the move as one of the most disrespectful experiences of his career. He noted that after such a long and close relationship with the organization, he had expected different treatment. The veteran revealed that the decision upset not only him but also his family and closest people, who had closely followed what happened within the club over the years.
A long run in Los Angeles
In total, Paul spent more than six seasons with the Clippers and remains the franchise's all-time leader in assists, while ranking second in steals. After leaving the team, he did not sign with any other NBA club, meaning the decision effectively marked the end of his playing career.
Path to the Hall of Fame
The next major milestone in Paul's career could be induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Under the rules, a candidate must be retired for at least three full seasons before becoming eligible, meaning that if Paul does not return to the court, he could first be considered in 2029. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of his generation and a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer.
