CHRISPAUL
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERSChris Paul — 12× All-Star, the NBA's 2nd all-time assists and steals leader, "the Point God." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the greatest playmakers in NBA history.
12×ALL-STARChris Paul biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
Chris Paul retired in February 2026 after 21 NBA seasons — the longest career in league history for a player who never won a championship. Born May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm).
Nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God," he played at Wake Forest (2003–2005) before being drafted 4th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2005, winning Rookie of the Year. Over a career that spanned the Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and a final season back with the Clippers, he built a reputation as one of the greatest playmakers the game has seen.
Paul made 12 NBA All-Star teams, won the All-Star Game MVP in 2013, and made 11 All-NBA and 9 All-Defensive teams. He led the league in assists five times and set a record by leading it in steals six times. He reached his only NBA Finals with Phoenix in 2021.
Career totals: 23,058 points (16.8 ppg), 12,552 assists (9.2 apg), 6,006 rebounds (4.4 rpg) — he finished second all-time in both career assists and steals. He won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA (2008, 2012).
Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He served as NBPA president from 2013 to 2021.
Chris Paul quick facts — Height 6'0. 16.8 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Chris Paul awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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6xChris Paul career statistics summary — 16.8 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Chris Paul career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Chris Paul advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Chris Paul playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Chris Paul All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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→Chris Paul NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Chris Paul — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height, salary and net worth.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Chris Paul averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists per game in the regular season.
Chris Paul salary history — Career salary $403,264,197.
Salary, contract value and career earnings.
Chris Paul filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Chris Paul — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
NoteThe club shown in the profile isn't necessarily the player's last team, but the one he's most associated with and that defined his career. See the full team history in the Transactions section.