Is This Actually Chris Paul's Final Season?
Rumors about Chris Paul retiring might be premature. The Clippers' veteran guard remains passionate, active, and a vital mentor for the Los Angeles team.
Initial Retirement Talk
Earlier this summer, speculation arose that Chris Paul would sign with the Clippers and potentially retire after this season. With a 21-year career behind him, Paul mentioned in an interview with Jemele Hill that he was considering playing just 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
Uncertainty About Retirement
More recent comments suggest Paul's decision isn't final. In an interview with Andscape, he 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.”
Role as a Mentor
John Collins praises Paul for his 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 took time to review details from a recent game with Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller, showing his dedication to mentoring teammates.
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
Season Challenges
The Warriors faced a tough start to the 2025-26 season, underscoring the competitive environment in which Paul continues to lead.
Summary: Despite retirement rumors, Chris Paul stays deeply engaged with the Clippers, balancing thoughts about his future while passionately mentoring the next generation.