Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

LeBron James Reacts To LA Clippers Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 3:07 PM ET

LeBron James and Chris Paul have never been teammates in the NBA.

However, they will be forever linked as two good friends (who were at the top of the NBA during their era).

Recently, Paul signed a deal to play for the LA Clippers.

Chris Paul overcome with emotions by Clippers fans on his return to LA ❤️

(via @LAClippers)pic.twitter.com/yQKIVc7lKp
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 28, 2025

One person who reacted to the news was James.

James (via his Instagram story): "This is dope!! Happiness written all over his face!! Congrats @CP3 "

Paul famously joined the Clippers in 2011 when he was the best point guard in the NBA.

He made the All-Star Game in five of his six seasons with the franchise.

Via NBA on ESPN: "Chris Paul really put up one of the rarest stat lines with the Clippers "

Chris Paul really put up one of the rarest stat lines with the Clippers pic.twitter.com/CfK8kYJy9g
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 22, 2025

Paul spent last season playing for the San Antonio Spurs.

Despite turning 40 in May, the future Hall of Famer appeared in all 82 games with averages of 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.7% from the three-point range.

2025-26 will be Paul's 21st season.

Via Andrew Greif of NBC (on Monday): "Chris Paul said Clippers owner Steve Ballmer gave him a tour of Intuit Dome last summer because he was curious what the arena would look like. He and Ballmer stayed in touch since he left in 2018. Today, he walks into the building seeing his name on the arena's halo board."

Chris Paul said Clippers owner Steve Ballmer gave him a tour of Intuit Dome last summer because he was curious what the arena would look like. He and Ballmer stayed in touch since he left in 2018. Today, he walks into the building seeing his name on the arena's halo board.
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) July 28, 2025

As for James, he is going into his 23rd season (and eighth playing for the Los Angeles Lakers).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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