“Players of this caliber are very rare, and they’re hard to come by,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said in a statement.

“Once Brad heard it's a possibility Chris was coming he said, ‘I want to give him my number,’ and I don’t even think Chris knows this yet,” Frank said Tuesday on a teleconference call.

Los Angeles Clippers saw a heartwarming gesture. Bradley Beal gave his No. 3 jersey to Chris Paul. Paul returns to the Clippers. Beal's action shows respect and sets a positive tone. It boosts team chemistry.