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Biggest haters funeral: Chris Paul pokes fun at Clippers after play-in tournament loss
TL;DR
Chris Paul mocked the LA Clippers after their play-in tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors by sharing a meme on Instagram. The meme referenced attending the 'biggest haters' funeral, seemingly aimed at the Clippers.
Key points
- Chris Paul mocked the Clippers on Instagram.
- The Clippers lost 126-121 to the Warriors.
- Paul referenced a meme about attending a 'biggest haters' funeral.
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At least one ex-Clipper relished the Golden State Warriors ending the LA Clippers' season in the play-in tournament Wednesday night.
After the Clippers' 126-121 loss to the Warriors, Chris Paul reacted to LA's season-ending defeat in petty fashion on his Instagram story. He shared a viral meme of someone who posted they attended their "biggest haters" funeral to make sure they were dead.
In this case, Paul was seemingly referring to the Clippers.
He's not the first NBA star to use the meme -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted the same photo when the team traded Ben Simmons in February 2022.
The future Hall of Famer began the season with the Clippers, where he played for six seasons. He cited a desire to play his 21st NBA season near his family and, after signing him, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank called Paul "one of the most impactful players ever to wear a Clippers uniform."
However, the partnership was short-lived. In stunning fashion, the Clippers announced in the early hours of Dec. 3 that Paul was no longer with the team. ESPN's Shams Charania then reported that Paul and head coach Ty Lue were not on speaking terms.
Paul said he was "at peace with everything" on Dec. 9 and didn't suit up for another team this season.
Q&A
What did Chris Paul say about the Clippers after their loss?
Chris Paul shared a meme on Instagram mocking the Clippers, referencing attending their 'biggest haters' funeral.
How did the Clippers perform in the play-in tournament?
The LA Clippers lost to the Golden State Warriors with a score of 126-121, ending their season.
Has another NBA player used the same meme as Chris Paul?
Yes, Joel Embiid used the same meme when the Philadelphia 76ers traded Ben Simmons in February 2022.
