Oct 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To LA Clippers Signing 12-Time All-Star Chris Paul

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 2:18 PM ET

Chris Paul is still a productive NBA point guard despite turning 40 earlier this offseason.

The future Hall of Famer went into the summer as a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the league.

On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Paul will now sign a deal with the LA Clippers.

Via Charania: "Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors, but chose the contending Clippers and their shared history in L.A. for his likely final, 21st NBA season."

Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors, but chose the contending Clippers and their shared history in L.A. for his likely final, 21st NBA season. pic.twitter.com/qC640MFFeI
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 21, 2025

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

StatMuse: "Chris Paul in 6 seasons in LA:

— 18.8 PPG | 9.8 APG | 2.2 SPG
— 5x All-Star
— 5x All-NBA
— 6x All-Defense
— 2x AST leader
— 3x STL leader

Clipper."

Chris Paul in 6 seasons in LA:

— 18.8 PPG | 9.8 APG | 2.2 SPG
— 5x All-Star
— 5x All-NBA
— 6x All-Defense
— 2x AST leader
— 3x STL leader

Clipper. pic.twitter.com/kIHdkA7JUF
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 21, 2025

Hardwood Paroxysm: "James Harden! Kawhi Leonard! Bradley Beal! Chris Paul! Brook Lopez! It's the 2016 NBA Playoffs! on ESPN!"

Jamal Cristopher: "Chris Paul and James Harden’s relationship going from awesome to iffy to awesome again over the years highkey allowed this to happen"

Chris Paul and James Harden’s relationship going from awesome to iffy to awesome again over the years highkey allowed this to happen
— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) July 21, 2025

Trevor Lane: "Chris Paul never made it to the Lakers"

Chris Paul never made it to the Lakers
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) July 21, 2025

@BradeauxNBA: "The Rockets were 81-22 in their 103 games with James Harden and Chris Paul… (78.6 win percentage)

They’re obviously not the same anymore, but I’m excited to see them back together on the Clippers."

The Rockets were 81-22 in their 103 games with James Harden and Chris Paul… (78.6 win percentage)

They’re obviously not the same anymore, but I’m excited to see them back together on the Clippers. https://t.co/5jHi2N2Yz2 pic.twitter.com/vg4zny7aSU
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) July 21, 2025

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

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