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The Clippers issued a statement claiming, "We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be with the team," followed by a vague promise to "work with him on the next step of his career." Lawrence Frank added that "no one is blaming Chris for our performance," a statement that seems designed to deflect blame and preserve team image.
However, analysts warn that such statements, especially those starting with "I want to make one thing very clear," often indicate a lack of genuine conviction—an attempt to control the narrative rather than provide transparency.