Nobody could have ever guessed that the Los Angeles Clippers would cut ties with Chris Paul, arguably the best player in franchise history, days after they held a special video tribute for him in LA. Not only was a decision made by the organization to send Paul home and have him no longer affiliated with the team, but this was done in the middle of the night, in the midst of a cross-country road trip that has the team in Atlanta, Georgia.

Despite the Clippers' struggles, Paul was thought to be a leader behind the scenes who always captivated everyone's attention. His voice and reasoning mattered, which is why announcing his departure from the franchise around 3 a.m. ET the night before the Clippers were set to take on the Atlanta Hawks on the road was … puzzling.

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