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Chris Paul Reacts to NBA Star's Retirement Decision on Tuesday

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Aug 19, 2025 10:41 PM EDT

The NBA season will give teams across the league a chance to compete for the title, with several veterans still looking for their first championship.

Chris Paul is one of the many legends that’s come across the league and have found immense success, but have yet to earn a title.

During the offseason, Paul signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, returning to the team where he blossomed into a true NBA star.

As Paul heads into another season looking to win his first NBA title, one of the top guards of the 2010s, John Wall, took to social media to announce his retirement from the league.

“Retired but never done,” Wall said. “Doing it the WallWay.”

Chris Paul joined many other NBA stars in commenting on Wall’s post, many of which showed high praise for the former top guard.

“Congrats bro,” Paul said.

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A few other players who showed support for Wall after he announced his retirement on social media were DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas, Norman Powell and Jared Dudley.

Wall retired after playing in the NBA from 2010 to 2023. He began his career with the Washington Wizards and wound up making stops with the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Wall was widely known for his time with the Wizards, where he was named a five-time NBA All-Star.

He last played for the Clippers during the 2022-23 NBA season.

San Antonio Spurs, Chris Paul

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) — Source: © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Last season, Chris Paul played for the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout his time in the NBA, which accounts for 20 years of professional basketball, Paul has played for the Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.

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