Summary
The Los Angeles Clippers have released basketball player Chris Paul after a poor start to their season. Although Chris Paul is a celebrated NBA player, the team decided to part ways with him. The Clippers have won only two of their last 16 games.
Key Facts
- Chris Paul is a 12-time NBA All-Star.
- The Los Angeles Clippers decided to release him due to a disappointing season start, losing 14 of their last 16 games.
- Chris Paul is 40 years old and playing his 21st season in the NBA.
- The Clippers announced his departure just before a game against the Atlanta Hawks.
- Clippers official Lawrence Frank stated that Chris Paul is not blamed for the team's poor performance.
- Chris Paul and the team's coach, Tyronn Lue, had not been on speaking terms for some weeks.
- Paul has great career stats, ranking second for all-time assists and steals in NBA history.
- He has played for the Clippers in previous years, rejoining them in July.
