Bradley Beal takes Chris Paul's number with Clippers amid retirement controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Bradley Beal has taken Chris Paul's former number 3 with the Los Angeles Clippers as the team continues to navigate tumultuous changes. Paul's final season with the Clippers ended in disappointment as he was released amidst a struggling campaign, which began with a 6-21 record. The decision to reassign Paul's number to Beal has drawn criticism from NBA insiders like Brian Windhorst, who called the move disrespectful to Paul's legacy. The Clippers are under new management after challenges following a salary cap scandal, raising questions about their handling of team history.
- •Bradley Beal wore number 0 last season before taking number 3.
- •Chris Paul had a difficult final season, culminating in his release.
- •The Clippers started the season with a 6-21 record.
- •Brian Windhorst criticized the Clippers for disrespecting Paul's legacy.
- •The Clippers are undergoing management changes post-scandal.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Insiders Call Out Bradley Beal After Taking Chris Paul’s Number on Clippers
"Brian Windhorst was not a fan of the move, to say the least.
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