Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?
Rumors about Chris Paul's retirement might be premature. The Clippers guard remains passionate, active, and a vital mentor steering the LA team.
Retirement Speculation
At the beginning of summer, speculation suggested Chris Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and potentially retire after this season. The veteran point guard, boasting 21 years of experience, told Jemele Hill he was contemplating 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
Recent Statements Reveal Uncertainty
However, more recent comments indicate his decision isn’t final. 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.”
Impact on Teammates
John Collins appreciates Chris Paul's constant motivation:
“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, Paul spent several minutes with Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller, discussing observations from the game.
The Warriors were dealt a difficult hand to start this 2025-26 season....
Chris Paul remains a key figure both on and off the court, leaving his future open while continuing to influence his team profoundly.