Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?
Rumors about Chris Paul retiring may be premature. The Clippers guard remains passionate, active, and a vital mentor to the LA team.
At the start of the summer, speculation arose that Chris Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and possibly retire after this season. The veteran point guard with 21 years of experience shared 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 indicate the decision may not be 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.”
John Collins shared how Chris Paul continuously 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 stopped Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller to review several details from the game that evening:
“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
Team Performance Context
The Golden State Warriors faced a challenging start to the 2025-26 season, setting a tough backdrop for the competition.
Author's summary: Chris Paul remains a key leadership figure on the Clippers amid retirement rumors, with his final decision still uncertain as he continues to mentor teammates and compete passionately.