Beal Expected to Wear Paul’s No. 3 for Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers entered a turbulent offseason with Kawhi Leonard’s in-principle trade and league penalties, while Bradley Beal’s decision to wear No. 3 has sparked fan backlash amid the legacy of Chris Paul and questions about whether CP3’s number will be retired. Beal has defended the move, even as reports that Paul’s number was promised to be retired clash with Beal’s new jersey choice and the team’s handling of CP3’s legacy.
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About Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American former professional basketball player. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, he won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, and two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists five times and steals a record six times. Paul has been selected to 12 NBA All-Star teams, 11 All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Paul served as the president of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013 to 2021. Among the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Jordan Brand and State Farm.
Everything about Chris Paul →- Occupation
- basketball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 6, 1985
- Website
- http://www.chrispaul3.com