Carmelo Anthony did not hold back when he reacted to the Los Angeles Clippers’ sudden decision to release Chris Paul. The move caught nearly the entire league off guard. Paul had voiced his desire to retire with the franchise, yet he learned he was being sent home during a road trip. The timing and presentation of the decision raised eyebrows across the NBA, and Anthony stepped forward to say what many players felt but hesitated to voice.
“What do you expect from Chris Paul right now to say that he’s not delivering?” Anthony said on 7PM in Brooklyn, per Essentially Sports. “You can’t tell me CP is that disruptive to the point where I got to send him home, bro.” His disbelief came through as he questioned how the Clippers framed the exit. Paul currently averages 2.9 points and 3.3 assists in 14.6 minutes per game, and Anthony argued that demanding more from a 40-year-old guard creates an unrealistic standard.
Anthony’s critique carried another message beneath the surface. He warned that what happened to Paul might be a blueprint for how certain teams treat aging stars who no longer represent their long-term direction. He specifically named Anthony Davis, calling attention to how franchises can pivot from franchise players once they hit the later stages of their careers.
Melo Draws a Direct Line From Paul to Davis
Carmelo Anthony viewed the Clippers sending Paul home as more than a roster decision. He framed it as a sign of where the league could be heading with veterans who built franchises but no longer fit organizational plans. He listed several stars he believes could face the same harsh reality. “It’s happening to Russ, Melo began. It’s about to happen to DeMar DeRozan. It’s about to happen to all these ni-gas. AD. The next trade that AD have? It’s going downhill from here. This is what’s about to happen.”
Anthony’s point came from experience. He witnessed similar fluctuations during his own career. He also watched Paul navigate shifting roles in multiple locker rooms. He believes veteran stars need a level of respect that goes beyond production. To him, telling Paul to go home stripped away that respect. The Clippers did not post a public thank you message. They did not stage a farewell moment. They simply informed him of the decision and moved on.
Paul signed with the Clippers only four months earlier, hoping for a final run with the organization he helped elevate during the Lob City era. His partnership with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan pushed the franchise toward national recognition. Anthony viewed the sudden separation as a sharp contradiction to that history.
Clippers Turmoil Frames Melo’s Warning
Inside the Clippers, tension grew between Paul and head coach Tyronn Lue. Reports stated they had not spoken for weeks, and Paul’s push for organizational accountability created friction with leadership. That strain escalated until the Clippers cut the 12-time All-Star after 16 games. The team sits at 6-16 and continues to search for stability while President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank attempts to reshape the conversation around the exit.
Anthony argued that the situation reflects a larger league trend. Aging stars sit in vulnerable positions when franchises choose immediate direction over loyalty. He believes Anthony Davis should pay attention, because teams can pivot quickly when they view a star’s future as uncertain.
The message from Melo felt loud and clear. Support Chris Paul now. Learn from this moment later.
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