Fri Oct 24 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Griffin Praises Former ‘Lob City’ Teammate Chris Paul, Calling Him Top-5 All-Time Point Guard

LOS ANGELES, CA – In a surprising turn of events, former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has showered praise on his former teammate, Chris Paul, even admitting that he could be a top-5 point guard of all time. The comments come just months after Paul’s return to the Clippers, the team he led during the high-flying “Lob City” era alongside Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.

While the trio entertained fans with their electrifying play, they ultimately failed to reach the NBA’s mountaintop, prompting the Clippers to dismantle the core by the start of the 2018-19 season. Paul was the first to go, traded to the Houston Rockets, while Griffin was later dealt to the Detroit Pistons.

Griffin, now an analyst, recently made the bold statement while appearing on the “Run It Back” podcast, saying “All-time Clippers, [Chris Paul] has to be up there, he has to be one. All-time [point guards], [he’s] got to be Top 5 of all-time.”

Griffin later softened his statement, acknowledging he hadn’t given the ranking extensive thought. However, he emphasized Paul’s exceptional ability to elevate the play of his teammates, a quality that has defined Paul’s career. From DeAndre Jordan in Los Angeles to Devin Booker in Phoenix, Paul has consistently made those around him better.

Despite a career lacking an NBA championship, Paul’s impact on the game is undeniable. His leadership and floor generalship have transformed multiple franchises, most notably leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a surprising playoff berth.

While the debate surrounding the top point guards in NBA history is fierce, with legends like Magic Johnson, Steph Curry, John Stockton, Jason Kidd, and Oscar Robertson all vying for recognition, Griffin’s praise adds fuel to the argument that Chris Paul deserves a place among the elite. He and LeBron James are the only active NBA players destined for the Hall of Fame. Whether or not he’s a top-5 is debatable, but Paul has left an indelible mark on the sport, leaving basketball fans excited to see what he can do back in Los Angeles.

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