Mar 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) just before the start of the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

NBA Star Trae Young Reacts To Chris Paul News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 11:42 AM ET

Chris Paul is among the best seven point guards in NBA history.

The future Hall of Famer is still a productive role player (at 40) who is coming off a season where he averaged 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field.

He also appeared in all 82 games (for the San Antonio Spurs).

This week, Paul signed a deal to return to the LA Clippers.

He had spent six seasons with the franchise (2011-17).

2011 ➡️ 2025

Chris Paul is an LA Clipper once again pic.twitter.com/fqBMYJ30XB
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 21, 2025

Paul will wear his famous No. 3 for the Clippers.

One person who reacted to the news was Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young.

Via Etienne Catalan: "Chris Paul (@CP3) will wear No. 3 for the #Clippers. Number last worn by himself in 2017. #NBA"

Young responded: "Retire it during the farewell tour "

Retire it during the farewell tour
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 22, 2025

Many fans will enjoy seeing Young show love to one of the best to ever play.

Young is currently among the best point guards in the NBA.

Paul is joining a Clippers team that finished last year as the fifth seed with a 50-32 record.

They lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in seven games).

With all of their offseason addition, the Clippers now have big expectations.

Via Bleacher Report: "Clippers' roster has MAJOR depth

G: James Harden, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kris Dunn
F: Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum
C: Ivica Zubac, Brook Lopez"

Clippers' roster has MAJOR depth

G: James Harden, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kris Dunn
F: Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum
C: Ivica Zubac, Brook Lopez

They will finish as a __ seed in the West? pic.twitter.com/Qx8YsnU6PX
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 21, 2025

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

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