chris paul bradley beal clippers.

Chris Paul is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers and will wear his iconic No. 3 jersey. Bradley Beal, newly acquired by the team, has agreed to give up the number he’s worn his entire NBA career. On Tuesday, Clippers president Lawrence Frank shared that Beal offered the gesture as soon as he heard Paul might join the team. Paul, known as “CP3,” has worn No. 3 since entering the NBA in 2005. Last season, Paul played for San Antonio, where a teammate also gave up the number for him. Beal has not yet chosen a new number for the upcoming season.