History of Chris Paul in Timeline
Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., known as Chris Paul or CP3, is a highly acclaimed American professional basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors. Considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, he has an impressive list of accolades, including NBA Rookie of the Year, an NBA All-Star Game MVP, and two Olympic gold medals. Paul has led the NBA in assists five times and steals a record six times. He's a 12-time NBA All-Star, 11-time All-NBA team selection, and 9-time All-Defensive team selection, and was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He served as the president of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013 to 2021 and holds lucrative endorsement deals with major companies like Jordan Brand and State Farm.
May 6, 1985: Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr. Born
On May 6, 1985, Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", was born. He is regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time.
1993: Suns' Last Finals Appearance
In 1993, the Phoenix Suns made their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1993. Chris Paul was instrumental in leading the team to this achievement.
January 15, 2005: Victory Over North Carolina
On January 15, 2005, Chris Paul registered 26 points and eight assists in a victory over rival North Carolina.
April 15, 2005: Declared for the NBA Draft
On April 15, 2005, Chris Paul announced he would be hiring an agent and turning professional.
2005: Named NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2005, Chris Paul was named NBA Rookie of the Year with the New Orleans Hornets.
2005: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets
In 2005, Chris Paul was selected as the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets.
2007: Rookie Challenge Records
At the 2007 All-Star Weekend, Chris Paul set new Rookie Challenge records with 17 assists and 9 steals.
2007: First NBA All-Star Game Selection
In 2007, Chris Paul was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game, playing in front of his home fans in New Orleans.
December 17, 2008: NBA Record for Consecutive Games with a Steal
On December 17, 2008, Chris Paul set the NBA record for consecutive games with a steal at 106.
2008: Made All NBA Team
Chris Paul made the All-NBA team for the first time in 2008.
2008: All-NBA and All-Defensive Honors, Steals Leader
In 2008, Chris Paul earned All-NBA and All-Defensive honors for the first time, and also led the NBA in steals.
2008: Runner-Up for NBA MVP
In 2008, Chris Paul finished second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting.
2008: Christian Faith and Church Attendance
In 2008, Chris Paul said that he is a Christian and attends church on Sunday when he can.
January 26, 2009: Near Quadruple-Double Against 76ers
On January 26, 2009, Chris Paul came close to recording a quadruple-double with a 27-point, 10-rebound, 15-assist, and 7-steal game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
2009: Hornets Fired Coach Byron Scott
After a slow start to the 2009-10 season, the Hornets fired coach Byron Scott.
2009: Continued Accolades and Steals Leadership
In 2009, Chris Paul continued to earn All-NBA and All-Defensive honors, and again led the NBA in steals.
February 2010: Knee Injury and Surgery
In early February 2010, Chris Paul tore cartilage in his left knee and was sidelined for over a month by surgery, forcing him to miss the All-Star Game.
2010: All-Stars
In 2010 Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire were named All-Stars.
2010: Western Conference Finals Appearance
In 2010, Chris Paul recorded 17 points, 15 assists, and 0 turnovers in a 123–98 victory against the Denver Nuggets. He also led the Suns to a 4–0 series sweep over the Nuggets for their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010.
2010: Concussion After Collision
In 2010, Chris Paul suffered a concussion on March 6 after colliding with Cavaliers guard Ramon Sessions and being carried off the court on a stretcher.
September 10, 2011: Marriage to Jada Crawley
On September 10, 2011, Chris Paul married his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley.
November 11, 2011: Appearance on Family Feud
On November 11, 2011, Chris Paul appeared with his family on Family Feud.
December 8, 2011: Hornets Agreed to Three-Team Trade Sending Paul to the Lakers
On December 8, 2011, the Hornets agreed to a three-team trade sending Chris Paul to the Lakers. However, the NBA, who owned the Hornets at the time, nullified the deal.
2011: Trade to Lakers Voided, Traded to Clippers
During the 2011 offseason, a deal to send Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers was voided by the NBA. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers later that year.
2011: All-NBA, All-Defensive Honors and Steals Leader
In 2011, Chris Paul earned All-NBA and All-Defensive honors, and led the NBA in steals.
2012: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
In 2012 Chris Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
March 2, 2013: Wake Forest Retired Paul's Jersey
On March 2, 2013, Wake Forest retired Chris Paul's jersey.
August 21, 2013: Elected President of the NBPA
On August 21, 2013, Chris Paul was selected as the president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
2013: Paul Served as President of the NBPA
In 2013, Chris Paul began serving as the president of the National Basketball Players Association.
2013: Named NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2013, Chris Paul led the West to victory with 20 points and 15 assists, earning his first NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.
2013: Ranking and Assisted Three-Pointers
In 2013, Chris Paul was ranked as the third-best player in the league by ESPN and Sports Illustrated, and was second in the league in assisted three-pointers.
2013: Re-signed with the Clippers
Prior to the start of the 2013–14 season, Chris Paul re-signed with the Clippers for five years on a contract worth approximately $107 million.
2014: Played in All 82 Games
In the 2014–15 NBA season, Chris Paul played in all 82 games for the first time in his career.
2015: Led Clippers on Ten-Game Winning Streak
In January of the 2015–16 NBA season, Chris Paul led the Clippers on a ten-game winning streak despite missing Griffin and Jordan at various points due to injury.
2016: All-NBA and All-Defensive Honors
In 2016, Chris Paul earned All-NBA and All-Defensive honors.
2016: Missed All-NBA Honor
In the 2016–17 NBA season, Chris Paul was not rewarded with an All-NBA honor, marking just the second time he failed to make an All-NBA team since 2008.
June 28, 2017: Traded to the Houston Rockets
On June 28, 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Los Angeles Clippers for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, a future first-round pick, and cash considerations. Paul opted into the final year of his contract to facilitate the trade to play alongside James Harden.
2017: Rockets Debut
In 2017, Chris Paul debuted for the Houston Rockets, securing a win against the Golden State Warriors. However, he was playing through a knee injury, which caused him to miss the next 14 games. Later in the year, with Paul healthy, Houston became a championship contender, boasting the league's top-ranked offense and a top-ten defense.
2017: All-Defensive Honors
In 2017, Chris Paul earned All-Defensive honors.
2017: Traded to Houston Rockets
In 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets.
January 26, 2018: Scores season-high 38 points
On January 26, 2018, Chris Paul scored a season-high 38 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans while playing for the Houston Rockets.
July 8, 2018: Signs $160 Million Contract Extension with Rockets
On July 8, 2018, Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million maximum contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
July 16, 2019: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 16, 2019, Chris Paul was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook, two protected first-round draft picks, and two first-round pick swaps.
2019: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
In 2019, Chris Paul was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a package for Russell Westbrook.
November 16, 2020: Traded to the Phoenix Suns
On November 16, 2020, Chris Paul was traded by the Thunder to the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 protected first-round pick.
2020: Traded to Phoenix Suns
In 2020, Chris Paul was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
February 1, 2021: Scores Season-High 34 Points
On February 1, 2021, Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points, along with nine rebounds and nine assists, in a 109–108 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
August 7, 2021: Signs Contract Extension with the Suns
On August 7, 2021, Chris Paul signed a four-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns worth up to $120 million.
2021: Reached NBA Finals with Phoenix Suns
In 2021, Chris Paul reached the NBA Finals for the first time in his career as a member of the Phoenix Suns.
2021: Inducted into Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
In 2021, Chris Paul was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame.
2021: Selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Chris Paul was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
January 24, 2022: Scores 27 Points Against Jazz
On January 24, 2022, Chris Paul scored 27 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out 14 assists in a 115–109 win against the Utah Jazz.
October 23, 2022: Joins Elite Assist Club
On October 23, 2022, Chris Paul recorded seven points, eight rebounds and eleven assists in a 112–95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He joined John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history with 11,000 assists and became the first player in the league with 20,000 points and 11,000 assists.
2022: Draft Pick
In 2022 Chris Paul was part of a trade that included a protected first round pick.
2022: All-NBA Honors, Assists Leader, and Top 75 NBA Player
In 2022, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors, led the NBA in assists, and was named one of the top 75 players in NBA history by The Athletic.
2022: Named NBA All-Star Reserve
In 2022, Chris Paul was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game and recorded his 50th career game with 10 assists or more with no turnovers. Later that year, he broke his right thumb and returned from it to help the Suns wrap up the top seed in the NBA playoffs. He also surpassed Gary Payton for fourth on the NBA all-time career steals list and became the first player in NBA history to be part of four teams to set a franchise record for victories in a single season.
January 22, 2023: Returns After Injury
On January 22, 2023, Chris Paul returned to the lineup after missing the previous seven games with a hip injury. He had 22 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and three steals to lead the Suns to an 112–110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
June 2023: Publication of Memoir 'Sixty One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court'
In June 2023, Chris Paul published a memoir titled "Sixty One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court", recalling his childhood, family relationships, and basketball career.
June 24, 2023: Traded to Washington Wizards
On June 24, 2023, Chris Paul was traded by the Suns, along with Landry Shamet, four first-round pick swaps, and six second-round draft picks, to the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal, Jordan Goodwin, and Isaiah Todd.
January 5, 2024: Fractured Left Hand
On January 5, 2024, Chris Paul fractured his left hand in the third quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons, requiring surgery. He was expected to return later in the season.
June 30, 2024: Waived by the Warriors
On June 30, 2024, Chris Paul was waived and became a free agent.
July 7, 2024: Signs with San Antonio Spurs
On July 7, 2024, Chris Paul signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs.
December 8, 2024: Passed Kidd for second all-time in career assists
On December 8, 2024, Paul passed Kidd for second all-time in career assists
2024: Signed with the Spurs
In 2024, Chris Paul signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
February 20, 2025: Passed Kidd for second all-time in career steals
On February 20, 2025, Paul passed Kidd for second all-time in career steals
2025: Returned to the Clippers
In 2025, Chris Paul returned to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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