The NBA world was likely expecting it, given offseason chatter, but even after Chris Paul’s retirement has been officially announced, it doesn’t feel real. With the big news dropping earlier today, reactions and tributes poured in, including one from a familiar face: former teammate and heated rival, JJ Redick.

Redick, now head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, addressed the media as part of a routine practice session. When asked about an on-court moment from Paul that stood out to him, Redick answered , “ My rookie year, I was in a suit, and this is when we hated each other. And he came over during a dead ball. He was in the left corner, and I was behind the bench .”

Redick continued, “ He goes, ‘Yeah, this is a lot different from college, isn’t it, JJ?’ And I said, ‘I f—— hate that

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