Point guard Chris Paul has declared his retirement from professional basketball after 21 seasons, ending a storied career that featured 12 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA honors, and two Olympic gold medals. The 38-year-old veteran announced through social media while back in North Carolina before a Los Angeles Clippers game against the Charlotte Hornets, where he began his professional journey after being selected fourth overall in the 2005 draft.
Paul signed a one-year contract with the Clippers worth $3.6 million this season, returning to the franchise where he previously starred. He cited family considerations as central to his decision, noting his desire to spend more time with relatives in North Carolina and acknowledging that time cannot be recovered.
The decorated floor general, recognized among the NBA's 75 greatest players, captured Rookie of the Year honors in 2006 and consistently ranked as one of the league's most efficient playmakers throughout his career.
Paul signed a one-year contract with the Clippers worth $3.6 million this season, returning to the franchise where he previously starred. He cited family considerations as central to his decision, noting his desire to spend more time with relatives in North Carolina and acknowledging that time cannot be recovered.
The decorated floor general, recognized among the NBA's 75 greatest players, captured Rookie of the Year honors in 2006 and consistently ranked as one of the league's most efficient playmakers throughout his career.
