Chris Paul's dismissal by the Los Angeles Clippers in the middle of the night early on Wednesday came as a shock to everyone in the NBA. Nobody exactly knew why this move was made days after the Clippers honored Paul with a video tribute on their home floor for his final season, but more details have since emerged about why such a decision was made.

The 40-year-old guard made a decision to play his final season in the league in Los Angeles, and he immediately took on the role of a vocal leader behind the scenes. Paul would often challenge the players, coaches, and management on certain matters during the Clippers' struggles, something that did not sit well with head coach Tyronn Lue , according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Paul and the way he held those within the organization account

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