Bradley Beal chooses number 3 following retirement of Chris Paul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Bradley Beal will wear the number 3 jersey for the Los Angeles Clippers, a decision that has prompted public backlash from fans who view the move as a slight toward retired franchise legend Chris Paul. Paul previously wore the number during his tenure with the team and had indicated the organization planned to retire his jersey. Beal addressed the reaction on social media, asserting that Paul’s legacy and brand remain secure despite the change in jersey numbers. The controversy emerges while the Clippers organization navigates ongoing investigations and internal sanctions. Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, played for the Clippers between 2011 and 2017 and returned for the 2025-2026 season before retiring.
- •Bradley Beal switched his jersey number from 0 to 3 for the upcoming season.
- •Chris Paul last wore number 3 for the Clippers in 2026.
- •Fans expressed criticism on social media, suggesting the move undermines Paul's legacy.
- •Beal defended Paul as a legend whose career achievements cannot be diminished.
- •Paul played for the Clippers for six seasons during the Lob City era and returned in 2025.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers news: Bradley Beal responds to involvement in LA's latest Chris Paul disrespect that has fans raging
"The Los Angeles Clippers are dealing with so much. Not just the obvious things (i.e., investigations and sanctions). Bradley Beal agreed to come back for two years, and franchise legend Chris Paul is retired . However, the Clippers seem to be doing all they can to erase Chris Paul’s legacy. The impetus for this possible erasure came when it was […] The post Clippers news: Bradley Beal responds to involvement in LA's latest Chris Paul disrespect that has fans raging appeared first on ClutchPoints
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