Clippers coming to brutal Chris Paul realization they should've known all along

Clippers Face Harsh Reality with Chris Paul

The LA Clippers should have anticipated the challenges of relying on a 40-year-old player based on the NBA's long history, where LeBron James remains the only player consistently performing at a high level at that age. Despite this, the Clippers signed Chris Paul, also 40, hoping to manage his minutes during the regular season and expect big playoff performances.

After just four games into the 2025-26 season, the Clippers realized their expectations might have been overly optimistic. Paul's debut in Salt Lake City was telling—not because of his modest four points and four assists, but due to his shooting efficiency, going only 1-for-5 from the field.

Paul’s veteran insight and basketball IQ will be valuable, but maintaining consistent performance will be his greatest hurdle over the remaining 78 games of the season.

Clippers’ Roster and Rotations

With a full rotation available, coach Tyronn Lue had an open DNP (Did Not Play) slot, initially given to Bogdan Bogdanovic. However, when guard Bradley Beal was sidelined for games three and four, the Clippers maxed out their ten-man rotation of four veteran guards.

All eleven players are now active for tonight’s game, and it is hoped that moving forward, any DNP decisions will be strictly tactical.

Summary

The Clippers underestimated the difficulty of relying on aging Chris Paul for consistent high-level performance, and while his leadership is key, sustaining efficiency and regular contributions will remain a challenge.

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