Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?
Rumors about Chris Paul retiring may be a bit premature. The Clippers guard remains passionate, active, and continues to serve as a key mentor for the LA team.
At the start of the summer, reports suggested Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and potentially retire after this season. The veteran point guard, with 21 years in the league, told Jemele Hill in an interview that he was considering playing only one more year.
Chris Paul hints at this upcoming season being the last of his career 🥲 pic.twitter.com/SGULR077Yx — Underdog (@Underdog) July 6, 2025
However, recent remarks imply the decision is not yet finalized. In an interview with Andscape, Paul said:
“No. I’m just saying all this stuff is part of my decision-making in my thought process. For me, I’m going to keep playing it by ear and see what it looks like.”
Chris Paul's leadership extends beyond his own play. John Collins shared how Paul constantly motivates him:
“Whether in the moment I’m happy about it or not. He’s just leading me in the right direction. But CP, if you watch closely enough you’re gonna always see CP talking…” pic.twitter.com/tnc8qD2yKa — Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) October 27, 2025
Before leaving the Clippers locker room, Chris Paul took a moment to review key moments from a recent game with teammates Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller, showing his hands-on leadership style.
Both Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller are showered and dressed, but before they left the Clippers locker room Chris Paul stopped them for several minutes to go over a bunch of stuff he saw during tonight’s game. — Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) October 13, 2025
While some players fly under the radar, Chris Paul's influence and dedication remain front and center with the Clippers.
Author's summary: Chris Paul’s future remains uncertain as he balances the possibility of retirement with his ongoing commitment to mentoring and leading the Clippers.
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