Chris Paul, widely regarded as one of the top seven point guards in NBA history, has signed a contract to return to the LA Clippers this week. At 40 years old, the future Hall of Famer remains an effective contributor, recently completing a season with the San Antonio Spurs where he averaged 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Paul also demonstrated remarkable durability by playing in all 82 games last season.
Paul initially played for the Clippers from 2011 to 2017 and will now rejoin the team wearing his familiar No. 3 jersey.
Trae Young’s Reaction to Paul’s Signing
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young quickly shared his thoughts on Paul’s return to the Clippers. Young succinctly advised:
Retire it during the farewell tour
—Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks star
Many fans appreciate the respect Young showed to one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. Young himself is counted among the league’s best at his position, reflecting the deep talent pool at point guard today.
Clippers Poised for a Strong Season with Experienced Roster
The Clippers finished last season as the fifth seed in the Western Conference, posting a 50-32 record before falling to the Denver Nuggets in a closely contested seven-game first-round playoff series. With multiple offseason acquisitions, expectations are high for this revamped Clippers squad.
Bleacher Report highlighted the team’s extensive depth, listing the backcourt guards as James Harden, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Kris Dunn. The forwards include Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., and Nic Batum, while Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez anchor the center position.
Clippers’ roster has MAJOR depth G: James Harden, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kris Dunn F: Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum C: Ivica Zubac, Brook Lopez
—Bleacher Report
Outlook for the LA Clippers and Chris Paul’s Impact
The addition of Chris Paul adds veteran leadership and steady playmaking to a Clippers roster loaded with talent and experience. His return is viewed as both a nod to his legacy with the franchise and a strategic move to contend further in the Western Conference.
With Paul’s playmaking skills and the team’s depth across positions, the Clippers aim to improve on last year’s playoff performance and position themselves as strong contenders in the 2025 NBA season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Did Adidas drop Trae Young?
A. He officially switched from Adidas to Jordan Brand when he signed a new deal.
Q. Is Trae Young still good?
A. With an average of only 20.9 points per game, something seems unusual about his scoring. Trae Young is experiencing the lowest shooting accuracy of his career. This even includes his rookie year when he was still getting used to the league.
Q. What is Trae Young’s weakness?
A. He’s one of the best passers of his time, comparable to Jokic, and can score 30 points when needed. His main weakness is defense, but Dyson Daniels and his self-improvement have been beneficial. Being 6 feet tall and weighing 165 pounds with short arms limits his defensive abilities in the NBA.