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Chris Paul mocks Clippers with meme after their play-in loss to Warriors
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Chris Paul mocked the L.A. Clippers with a meme after their loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on April 15. The Clippers' defeat ended their season, and Paul, who was previously with the team, shared a funeral-themed meme in response.
Chris Paul’s return to the L.A. Clippers didn't go the way he expected. He shared his reaction after his former team's disappointing performance in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday, April 15.
The Clippers parted ways with the 40-year-old guard in December 2025, but Paul clearly has kept his eyes on the team in the months that followed.
He shared a well-known meme of a man dressed for a funeral, in the moments following the Clippers' season-ending 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors on April 15.
Paul was officially traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team trade on Feb. 5. He was waived by the Raptors and retired on Feb. 13. The 12-time All-Star spent 21 years in the NBA, including parts of seven seasons with the Clippers.
He averaged 2.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game in 16 games played this season.
The Clippers finished third in the Pacific Division after closing out the regular season with a 42-40 record.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chris Paul reacts to Clippers' loss to Warriors in NBA Play-In game
Q&A
What was Chris Paul's reaction to the Clippers' loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament?
Chris Paul reacted to the Clippers' loss by sharing a meme of a man dressed for a funeral, highlighting his disappointment in their performance.
Why did Chris Paul leave the Clippers before their play-in game?
Chris Paul left the Clippers in December 2025 as part of a trade and was later waived by the Toronto Raptors before retiring in February 2026.
