“There was a time when Clippers alone took it like a curse. Paul and we are the players who changed that laughing stock team.”
The Los Angeles Clippers recently announced their separation from Chris Paul. In other words, the release notice was made. It’s a shocking thing. Paul announced his retirement, or last dance, at the end of the 2025-26 season. However, the Clippers ended the end of the protagonist, who presented them with a golden age, with a “release ending.”
Of course, Paul had conflicts with coach Tyronn Lue and coach Jeff Van Gundy and changed Kawhi Leonard’s defense at will. Nevertheless, Blake Griffin, who was at the center of the “Rab City” with Paul, was angered by the Clippers’ decision.
사진 확대 Blake Griffin, who was at the center of the “Rab City” with Paul, was furious at the Clippers’ decision. 사진=AFPBBNews=News1
“It’s disappointing to be honest,” Griffin said on “NBA On Prime.” I can’t think of a more appropriate word. At first it was a shock and now it is disappointing. “I feel so bad for Paul and I’m disappointed in the Clippers,” he said. “Paul is the one who brought a ‘winning culture’ to the Clippers when (DeAndre) Jordan and I were younger than him. He told me how to move in the NBA and how to deal with each game. He also said, “He taught me not to neglect every little detail from taking care of my body.”
“We weren’t perfect. I know I didn’t win in the end. Paul and I didn’t always agree. But the reason I’m disappointed is because we used to change franchises like Laughing Street. He added, “It’s a team that’s been talked about being cursed just by the name of the Clippers.”
사진 확대 “Rab City” Jordan, Paul and Griffin were the most powerful triangles. 사진=AFPBBNews=News1
In fact, Paul, Griffin, and Jordan were called “Rab City” and boasted a nice triangular formation that all NBA players were wary of. It’s a shame that they didn’t make it to the top of the NBA, but they completely changed a team with a terrible career like the Clippers.
Griffin said, “We didn’t win but we created a culture and an environment where people can respect it. “It’s been a competitive team every season, and Paul has been a consistent winning player for the past 20 years,” he said.
Paul signed with the Clippers and went back. He did not hide his intention to end his career in LA and take on his last challenge. However, it is really disappointing that he has to leave the franchise of his choice in a way that he has not even decided on his own,” he added.
Griffin’s regret did not end there. “What I’m most disappointed about is that there hasn’t been any conversation between Paul and Lou,” he said. And what kind of communication did Ballmer have with Paul. I’ve been on the phone with Paul frequently lately, and yet Ballmer hasn’t said anything. That’s really disappointing,” he said.
사진 확대 “It’s disappointing to be honest,” Griffin said on “NBA On Prime.” I can’t think of a more appropriate word. At first it was a shock and now it is disappointing. “I feel so bad for Paul and I’m disappointed in the Clippers,” he said. “Paul is the one who brought a ‘winning culture’ to the Clippers when (DeAndre) Jordan and I were younger than him. He told me how to move in the NBA and how to deal with each game. He also said, “He taught me not to neglect every little detail from taking care of my body.” Photo = X
Not a few people were as angry as Griffin. DeMarcus Cousins said, “What has (Laurence) Frank proven to end his career at will. He was never a championship general manager or coach. Why is Frank the subject of this decision. I can’t understand that,” he pointed out.
Lou Williams said, “Frank is the one who said to me, ‘That’s fine, you can’t trade’ and then sent him to Atlanta in 15 minutes. And now this happens again. I haven’t criticized Frank for the last three years. “It’s because I didn’t want to act like a hurt ex-lover,” he said. “Paul is a player who should be on permanent duty. You do this to a player like that? This is not a problem for the Clippers as a whole, it’s Frank’s problem.”
Of course, Kevin O’Connor said, “This is a clear failure of leadership. I heard that (James) Harden was the main one who opposed Paul’s recruitment. I heard that he was in the position of “Is it right to recruit that player?” In the end, this happened,” he said.
사진 확대 The Los Angeles Clippers recently announced their separation from Chris Paul. In other words, the release notice was made. It’s a shocking thing. Paul announced his retirement, or last dance, at the end of the 2025-26 season. However, the Clippers ended the end of the protagonist, who presented them with a golden age, with a “release ending.” Photo = Basketball Forever SNS
[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]