Blake Griffin Speaks Out: Clippers' Handling of Chris Paul Raises Questions

The Los Angeles Clippers' season has been a rollercoaster, but things took a turn for the worse when they decided to send veteran point guard Chris Paul home. This move has left many fans and players, including former Clipper Blake Griffin, shaking their heads. Griffin, who is now an analyst for Amazon Prime, didn't hold back his thoughts. He said he was disappointed, not just for Paul, but also with how the Clippers organization handled the situation. Griffin remembered Paul as a key figure who brought a winning culture to the team when he joined. He taught younger players, including Griffin himself, how to navigate the NBA. Paul and Griffin were the dynamic duo that made the Clippers a playoff contender throughout the 2010s. Even though they never made it to the NBA Finals, their partnership was crucial for the team's success. Griffin's respect for Paul is clear, but he didn't stop there. He also had some strong words for the coach, Ty Lue. Reports suggested that Paul and Lue hadn't spoken in weeks. This lack of communication was a red flag for Griffin. He mentioned that Paul hadn't heard from Lue or even the team's owner, Steve Ballmer. Instead, the General Manager, Lawrence Frank, was the one who broke the news to Paul. This lack of communication from the top brass is what really bothered Griffin. Griffin knows a thing or two about falling out with the Clippers. During his playing career, he had a public feud with the team. The Clippers had promised Griffin that he would retire as a franchise legend if he re-signed with them. They even showed him a mock presentation of his jersey retirement to sweeten the deal. But things went south when injuries started to affect Griffin's performance. The Clippers traded him just one season into the deal, leaving Griffin feeling disrespected and unappreciated. The two sides have since made amends, but Griffin's past experience gives him a unique perspective on Paul's current situation. He understands the frustration of feeling like the team didn't have your back. This is why he's siding with Paul and questioning the Clippers' decisions.