Blake Griffin Breaks Silence: Shocking Allegiance to Chris Paul Reveals Deep Rift with Clippers

It’s tough watching a legend get the short end of the stick — especially when it’s someone like Chris Paul, who’s been a cornerstone in Clippers lore. Just days after the organization dropped him mid-road trip, Blake Griffin, forever a voice of reason and a fierce advocate for his former teammate, didn’t hold back. On Prime Video’s NBA pregame show, Griffin laid it bare: he’s not just bummed out, he’s genuinely disappointed in how the Clippers handled Paul’s final chapter. This wasn’t just about basketball; it was about respect, legacy, and the heartbreak of seeing a player who helped shape a culture left in the dark with little communication from the front office. The Clippers’ missteps have stirred up more than just locker room whispers — reports of tensions, unspoken grievances, and missed opportunities have all come to light, painting a troubling picture behind the scenes. As Paul processes this unexpected turn, the basketball world waits to see where his journey goes next — and whether the Clippers will face the fallout from this fractured farewell. LEARN MORE

One of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history isn’t thrilled with how the franchise has treated his former teammate, Chris Paul.

Three days after Prime Video‘s NBA pregame show. Consider him fully on Paul’s side.

Griffin praised Paul’s leadership during their time together in L.A. while criticizing the Clippers’ lack of communication and consideration for Paul as he navigates what is supposed to be his final season in the NBA.

Griffin’s comments:

“I’m just disappointed, to be honest. I can’t really think of another word. Obviously shocked at first, but disappointed. I’m disappointed for Chris Paul, but I’m disappointed in the Clippers organization.

“Chris Paul is a guy who came to the Clippers when DeAndre [Jordan] and I were first- and second-year guys. He brought a winning culture. He taught us how to operate in the NBA and how to take every game seriously, how to take your body seriously, that there was no detail that was too small … Chris Paul, for 20 years, has been the same player. He’s been about winning.

“Re-signing with the Clippers, this was supposed to be his moment, his coming back to L.A. ‘I’m giving it one last go.’ And for him to not get to walk out on his own terms, from the franchise — that he chose to go to — to end his career, is extremely disappointing.

“But I think the biggest reason I’m disappointed is what Chris said. No communication with Ty Lue. And, even more than that, no communication — I talked to CP Wednesday, I talked to him yesterday, I talked to him today — no communication with Steve Ballmer. And that’s the disappointing thing for me.

Since Paul’s release, there have been reports that the 40-year-old had clashed with members of Clippers leadership, to the point that he allegedly hadn’t spoken to head coach Tyronn Lue in weeks. Prime Video’s Chris Haynes reported Friday the Clippers front office received intel that Paul was privately criticizing players, coaches and executives in the organization, which led to a meeting between Paul and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.

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Paul reportedly denied the allegations, but later apologized to his teammates “if his words or actions were misconstrued.” He also reportedly asked for a meeting with Lue, but the coach declined.

As all of this was happening, the Clippers were off to an awful start, holding a 5-16 record at the time of Paul’s release. Paul was averaging career lows across the board, including 2.9 points per game, while coming exclusively off the bench.

Paul reportedly gave the following comment to Haynes:

“I’m just staying ready. I’m hooping right now. I don’t [know] what’s next. I’m still scarred by it all. Still processing everything. But I’m staying ready.”

It’s unclear where Paul will land in free agency, but it’s been made clear he doesn’t want to retire until the end of the season. Even if he’s no longer as productive as he once was, there figures to be a decent market for a player with his experience and leadership, especially given the number of connections he still has around the league.

As for the Clippers, they’ve received more than their usual amount of taunts, but also broke a five-game losing streak on Wednesday with a lopsided win over the Atlanta Hawks.