Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul was surprised with a jersey on Tuesday evening by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.

On a Tuesday conference call reported on by Beth Harris of the AP, Los Angeles president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told reporters Beal would cede his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

Chris Paul announced on Monday his intentions to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal worth $3.6 million. The 12-time NBA All-Star point guard is set to enter his 21st season in the NBA, and it will likely be his last.

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ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk noted on Tuesday that Bradley Beal has volunteered to let Chris Paul have the jersey number he has worn dating back to his time in high school at West Forsyth. Youngmisuk added Beal hasn't decided what number he will wear during the 2025-26 season.

Chris Paul is in the twilight of his career. The upcoming season might be his last in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers recently added Chris Paul to their roster. This is the team with which Paul previously played for six seasons.

Chis Paul is coming home to Los Angeles as the Clippers continue to ace their 2025 offseason. It's quietly been one of the more impressive front office jobs for a while now. Back