Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook’s retirement friendship after tough end to NBA careers turns heads
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What happened
Chris Paul knew for over a year that the 2026 offseason would be his first as a retired star, something that Russell Westbrook quickly found out during free agency. Paul announced his retirement before the start of last season, but was forced to retire midseason amid a fallout with the LA Clippers that also saw him get traded during his retirement season.
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