Why JJ Redick Doesn’t Want Chris Paul To Win A Ring Before He Retires
How the NBA world is reacting to the Los Angeles Clippers veteran Chris Paulretires at the end of the season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick joined the All-Star LeBron James reacts to Paul’s retirement announcement. Redick talked about the kind of competitor Paul is, having led an impressive 20+ year career as an elite point guard.
Redick also revealed the only reason why he doesn’t want to see Paul win his first championship in what is now his final NBA season with the Clippers, he told LoJo Media X, formerly Twitter.
“I hate to say this: I hope he doesn’t win the NBA championship because that would mean the Clippers win the NBA championship and we don’t. But, to me, he’s the ultimate winner,” Redick said. “There’s a guy who works in the NBA that I’ve known for almost 20 years, and we talk about it all the time.
“There (are) guys that have won championships that I wouldn’t say are winning players, and there are guys that have never won a championship that, to me, are the ultimate winners, and that’s Chris Paul, he’s the ultimate winner.”
JJ Redick on Chris Paul’s legacy: “I hope he doesn’t win the NBA championship because that would mean the Clippers winning the NBA championship … That’s the way Chris Paul is, he’s the ultimate winner.” pic.twitter.com/hz670jOSkg
— LoJo Media (@LoJoMedia) November 22, 2025
Lakers coach JJ Redick, in the spirit of competition, couldn’t go that far in hopes of Paul winning his first and only championship, which is understandable.
LeBron James’ 6-Word Reaction to Chris Paul’s Retirement
LeBron James reacted to the Clippers veteran Chris Paul will retire at the end of 2025-26with a shout out on social networks. James saluted Paul on his Instagram, according to The Athletic’s Dan Voike.
“SHOW GOD!!!” James wrote. “It’s been one hell of a ride. (Salute emoji)”
James and Paul won two Olympic gold medals together for Team USA in Beijing in 2008 and in the games in London in 2012. The two will face each other in the NBA Cup game between the Lakers and the Clippers on Tuesday.
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