A shocking Los Angeles Clippers announcement on Wednesday has drawn the ire of NBA fans, analysts, and former players, as the team chose to part ways with All-Star guard Chris Paul amid his final season.

Paul revealed several weeks ago that he would officially retire at the end of the season, meaning he would retire with the team with which he had his most significant NBA runs. However, the Clippers officially waived the future Hall of Fame guard on Wednesday.

The 12-time All-Star signed a one-year $3.6 million deal to play for the Clippers in July, as he participated in his 21st year in the league. It was also a return to the team he played for from 2011 to 2017. However, it ended with the team's surprising news that they were parting ways with CP3.

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