Chris Paul appeared to take a dig at the LA Clippers after their Play-In exit to the Golden State Warriors, adding another layer to an already strained relationship.
The reaction came immediately after one of the most damaging losses of the Los Angeles Clippers’ season.
And given the history between Paul and the franchise, the timing made the message hard to ignore.
Chris Paul reacts after LA Clippers’ collapse vs. Golden State Warriors
In a post highlighted via Joey Linn, Paul shared a funeral-themed meme shortly after the final buzzer.
The Clippers had just lost 126-121 to Golden State after blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, with Steph Curry scoring 35 points and taking over late.
The nature of the defeat made Paul’s post stand out, with the timing suggesting it was directed at his former team.
Given his legacy with the franchise, the reaction carried more weight than a typical social media post.
Chris Paul fallout with the LA Clippers explained
The moment also ties back to how Paul’s time with the Clippers ended, particularly during his recent stint with the team.
Paul’s return did not play out as expected, with disagreements over role and direction leading to a split before the season fully settled.
That exit left clear tension between both sides, making any public reaction to the Clippers’ struggles more significant.
In that context, the post reads less like a passing comment and more like a reflection of a relationship that never fully recovered.
For the Clippers, the loss ended their season. For Paul, it was a moment that brought old tensions back into focus.
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