Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/05/1985 |
| Age | 40 years (died on 13, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA |
| Date of Death | 13/02/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Chris Paul
13/02/2026
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons following his release by the Toronto Raptors after a late-season trade from the LA Clippers. The retirement ended a career that spanned 21 seasons and established him as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.
03/12/2025
The Los Angeles Clippers moved on from Chris Paul during the 2025-26 season, ending his brief return to the franchise. He had already indicated that the season would be his last, and the team said it would help him transition into his next chapter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr. |
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| Summary | Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, Chris Paul won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists five times and steals a record six times. In 2021, he became the first player in league history to record 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in their career. He retired from the NBA in 2026 after 21 seasons. |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | West Forsyth High School, Clemmons, North Carolina |
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| College | Wake Forest University |
Personal Life
| Status | Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist |
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| Notable Achievements | Published 2023 New York Times best-selling memoir 'Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court' |
Relationships & More
| NBPA President | 2013-2021 |
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Family
| Foundation | The Chris Paul Family Foundation |
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| Wife | Jada Crawley |
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Career
| NBA Draft | 2005, Round 1, Pick 4 by New Orleans Hornets | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Records | Led NBA in assists 5 times, steals 6 times (record), 106 consecutive games with a steal (set December 17, 2008) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ranked sixth in the nation as a high school player in 2003, same class as LeBron James | |
| 2. Chose Wake Forest over more prestigious basketball programs | |
| 3. Served as ambassador for New Orleans during his rookie season when Hurricane Katrina displaced the team | |
| 4. Came within a few steals of recording a quadruple-double on January 26, 2009 against Philadelphia 76ers (27 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, 7 steals) | |
| 5. Team CP3 AAU teams have helped manifest careers for 14 NBA players | |
| 6. Minority owner of Indian Premier League's Rajasthan Royals and Winston-Salem Dash | |
| 7. Co-launched Social Change Fund United with Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony | |
| 8. Serves on President Joe Biden's Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities |
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