On a Tuesday conference call reported on by Beth Harris of the AP, Los Angeles president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told reporters Beal would cede his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

The veteran point guard wants to win and be close to his family in LA, and the team is in need of a ball handler, even though it will be mostly as a reserve.

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.