Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?

Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?

Rumors about Chris Paul’s retirement may be premature. The Clippers guard remains passionate, active, and a key mentor driving the LA team.

At the start of the summer, speculation spread that Chris Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and possibly retire after this final season. The veteran point guard, with 21 years of experience, confirmed in an interview with Jemele Hill 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 statements suggest the decision might not be so straightforward. 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 continues to motivate younger teammates. John Collins shared:

“Chris Paul is constantly motivating me. Whether in the moment I’m happy about it or not. He’s just leading me in the right direction.”

Joey Linn noted how Paul remains actively involved, even after games:

“Both Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller were 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.”

This underscores Paul's ongoing role as a leader and mentor within the team.

Meanwhile, some players like Will Richard have gone unnoticed by many NBA fans despite their contributions.

Author’s Summary

Chris Paul’s retirement plans remain uncertain as he balances leadership, mentorship, and personal reflection throughout what might be his final season.

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The Lead The Lead — 2025-11-01

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