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What makes the Clippers' handling of Chris Paul's departure particularly controversial is the manner in which it unfolded. Instead of a measured approach—waiting until after a game or a day’s reflection—Paul was informed of his release at 2:45 a.m. via social media, right after a team flight to Atlanta.
Jerking a veteran player like Paul out of sleep and informing him on social media raises questions about professionalism and respect. This approach suggests that the team wanted to minimize fallout or perhaps was eager to offload the controversy swiftly—yet it also risks damaging the franchise’s reputation.