Donovan Mitchell didnt hold back when reflecting on how Chris Pauls NBA career came to an end.One of the quieter but more jarring storylines of the 202526 season has been the sudden conclusion of Chris Pauls playing days.What began as a feel-good return to the Los Angeles Clippers, the franchise where Paul enjoyed his greatest success, quickly unraveled.The 40-year-old point guard was unexpectedly told to step away from the team, marking the end of his second stint in Los Angeles. Shortly after being traded to and waived by the Toronto Raptors, Paul officially retired.For Mitchell, who has long credited Paul as a mentor and guiding figure early in his career, the way it played out didnt sit right.To see [Chris Pauls] career end the way did, I think its BS, Mitchell said in a piece published by Andscape.com. I dont know. I dont see all the reports. I dont know the ins and outs of everything. Thats not my job. But I know when you have a guy like that, theres a level that he has to be [respected], and he wasnt given that opportunity, which I think is messed up. But all that being said, hes a hell of a person. Hell of a point guard. Hell of a player. He has done so much for this game. As a president of the [players union], hes done so much for us. I was going to pay my respects to CP because hes done so much for me, but also for the game of basketball.Pauls rsum speaks for itself: a future Hall of Famer, one of the greatest floor generals the league has ever seen, and a central figure in player advocacy during his time leading the NBPA.Related Article: Giannis Antetokounmpo Reaffirms Commitment to BucksWhile his final seasons lacked the ceremony many expected, his legacy remains untouched.READ MORE: Mark Cuban Calls on NBA to Rethink Teams Tanking
