The Atlanta Hawks’ 404 Crew fan section punctured a quiet free‑throw moment with a loud, synchronized chant of “Where’s Chris Paul?” during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, trolling the visiting team in the wake of its sudden separation from the veteran guard.
Video posted from the upper bowl captured the chant echoing through State Farm Arena as Clippers players lined up at the stripe, drawing attention to the franchise’s tumultuous week and the conspicuous absence of the 12‑time All‑Star.
Hawks fans chanting “WHERE’S CHRIS PAUL?” at Clippers 😬
This is the Clippers’ first game without Paul after he was released pic.twitter.com/fPrTKNwsNE
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The chant followed a whirlwind 48 hours in Los Angeles. The Clippers sent Paul home from the road trip and began working to part ways with him. The Hawks fans’ taunt was a direct response to the news, as this was the Clippers’ first game since the decision.
The episode fits a long tradition of NBA fan sections seizing narrative flashpoints to needle opponents, especially when off‑court stories bleed into game night. Here, the intersection was stark: a legacy guard suddenly off the roster, a national storyline hanging over the visitor, and a plugged‑in home crowd willing to say the quiet part out loud.
