Chris Paul’s last ride with the Clippers is unexpectedly over.
On Tuesday night, Los Angeles announced Paul would be parting ways with the team. It’s a shocking development. The longtime point guard returned to the franchise after spending six excellent years revitalizing the Clippers from 2011 to ’17, with the intention of retiring at season’s end. But Paul’s vocal criticism of the team amid some brutal early-season struggles was viewed by the Clippers as “disruptive,” and they’ve decided it would be best for both parties to separate.
