History of Chris Paul in Timeline
Chris Paul, nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God," is a highly decorated American professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs. Considered one of the greatest point guards ever, Paul's accolades include NBA Rookie of the Year, an All-Star Game MVP, two Olympic gold medals, and multiple league assist and steal titles. He's a 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, and 9-time All-Defensive team member. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He served as the National Basketball Players Association president from 2013-2021. Paul is also one of the world's highest-paid athletes with endorsements from brands like Jordan and State Farm.
1 day ago : Chris Paul Achieves Historic NBA Feat: Starting All 82 Games in Year 20
Chris Paul, playing for the Spurs, became the first NBA player to start all 82 games in his 20th season, marking a historic achievement and solidifying his 'Iron Man' status.
May 6, 1985: Christopher Emmanuel Paul's Birth
On May 6, 1985, Christopher Emmanuel Paul, known as "CP3" and "the Point God," was born. He would become a professional basketball player.
1993: NBA Finals appearance
In 1993, the Suns made their first appearance since 1993.
2004: Played Against Brother C.J.
In 2004, Chris Paul played against his brother, C.J., when Wake Forest had a preseason exhibition with USC Upstate.
January 15, 2005: Victory Over North Carolina
On January 15, 2005, Chris Paul scored 26 points and had eight assists in a victory over rival North Carolina while playing for Wake Forest.
April 15, 2005: Paul Announced Turning Professional
On April 15, 2005, Chris Paul announced that he would be hiring an agent and turning professional, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
2005: Drafted by the New Orleans Hornets
In 2005, Chris Paul was selected as the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, marking the start of his professional career.
2005: Named NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2005, after being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul was named NBA Rookie of the Year, capping off a successful debut season where he led all rookies in total points, assists, steals, and double-doubles.
2006: FIBA World Championship
In 2006, Chris Paul made his debut for the United States national team at the FIBA World Championship in Japan. He finished the competition with a tournament-high 44 assists, helping Team USA win the bronze medal.
2007: Rookie Challenge Records
At the 2007 All-Star Weekend, Chris Paul set new Rookie Challenge records with 17 assists and 9 steals.
2007: Selected to First NBA All-Star Game
In the 2007-08 season, Chris Paul was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game while playing for the New Orleans Hornets.
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: All-NBA and All-Defensive Honors, Led NBA in Steals and Assists
In 2008, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors, All-Defensive honors, and led the NBA in both steals and assists.
2008: Second in MVP Voting
In 2008, Chris Paul finished second in the NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting, recognizing his outstanding performance with the Hornets.
2008: Olympics in Beijing
In 2008, Chris Paul played a key role off the bench at the Olympics in Beijing, scoring 13 points in a gold medal game victory against Spain. Team USA also finished the competition with a perfect 8–0 record.
2008: Revealed Christian Faith
In a 2008 interview, Chris Paul revealed that he is a Christian and attends church every Sunday whenever possible.
2008: Second Time failed to make an All-NBA team
The 2016-17 NBA season marked the second time since 2008 that Paul failed to make an All-NBA team.
January 26, 2009: Near Quadruple-Double Game
On January 26, 2009, Chris Paul nearly recorded a quadruple-double against the Philadelphia 76ers, with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, and 7 steals.
2009: Hornets fired coach Byron Scott
After a slow start to the 2009-10 season, the Hornets fired coach Byron Scott, a move that stirred controversy.
2009: All-NBA and All-Defensive Honors, Led NBA in Steals and Assists
In 2009, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors, All-Defensive honors, and led the NBA in both steals and assists.
February 2010: Knee Injury and All-Star Game Absence
In 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: First Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010
In 2010, Chris Paul lead the Suns to a 4-0 series sweep over the Nuggets for their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010.
2010: Suns Duo Named All-Stars
In 2010, Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire were named All-Stars.
2010: Concussion Injury
In the 2010-11 season, on March 6, Chris Paul suffered a concussion after colliding with Cavaliers guard Ramon Sessions and being carried off the court on a stretcher.
September 10, 2011: Married Jada Crawley
On September 10, 2011, Chris Paul married his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley.
November 11, 2011: Appeared on Family Feud
On November 11, 2011, Chris Paul appeared with his family on the "Family Feud" TV show.
December 8, 2011: Lakers Trade Nullified
On December 8, 2011, a three-team trade sending Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers was agreed upon but nullified by the NBA, who owned the Hornets at the time.
2011: Trade to Lakers Voided
During the 2011 offseason, a deal was organized to send Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the transaction was controversially voided by the NBA.
2011: All-NBA and All-Defensive Honors, Led NBA in Steals
In 2011, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors, All-Defensive honors, and led the NBA in steals.
2012: Olympics in London
In 2012, Chris Paul was promoted to the starting point guard position for the Olympics in London, averaging 8.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game en route to another gold medal and undefeated tournament.
2012: Drafted Austin Rivers
In 2012, The Minnesota Timberwolves' unprotected first-round pick was used to draft Austin Rivers.
March 2, 2013: Wake Forest Retired Paul's Jersey
On March 2, 2013, Wake Forest retired Chris Paul's jersey, honoring his contributions to the university's basketball program.
August 21, 2013: Elected President of the National Basketball Players Association
On August 21, 2013, Chris Paul was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) after serving on the executive committee for four years.
2013: NBA All-Star Game MVP
At the 2013 All-Star Game, Chris Paul led the West to victory and earned his first NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award with a 20-point and 15-assist performance.
2013: Paul became president of the National Basketball Players Association
In 2013, Chris Paul was elected as the president of the National Basketball Players Association, a position he held until 2021.
2013: Ranked Third-Best Player
In 2013, Chris Paul was ranked as the third-best player in the league by ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
2013: Second in Assisted Three-Pointers
In 2013, Chris Paul was second in the league in assisted three-pointers, showcasing his playmaking abilities.
2013: Re-signed with 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: Led NBA in Steals
In 2014, Chris Paul led the NBA in steals, and was also called the league's best point guard by ESPN's Kevin Pelton.
2014: Key Figure in Banning Donald Sterling
In 2014, Chris Paul played a key role in the banning of Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the NBA following racist remarks.
2014: Played All 82 Games
In the 2014-15 season, Chris Paul played in all 82 games for the first time in his career, averaging 19.1 points and a league-high 10.2 assists per game.
2015: Led League in Shooting Percentage
In 2015, Chris Paul led the league in shooting percentage from the right elbow, demonstrating his proficiency as a midrange shooter.
2015: Led Clippers on Winning Streak
In January of the 2015-16 season, Chris Paul led the Clippers on a ten-game winning streak despite missing Griffin and Jordan at various points due to injury.
2016: Selected to All-Star nod
In 2016, Chris Paul was selected to his 10th All-Star nod.
June 28, 2017: Trade to the Houston Rockets
On June 28, 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers received Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, a future first-round pick, and cash considerations in exchange for Paul.
2017: Debut for the Rockets
In 2017, Chris Paul debuted for the Houston Rockets in their season-opening win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. He scored only four points on 2-for-9 shooting. He missed the next 14 games due to a knee injury.
2017: All-Defensive Honors
In 2017, Chris Paul earned All-Defensive honors.
2017: Traded to the Houston Rockets
In 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he contributed to the team's franchise-record 65 wins in his debut season.
January 26, 2018: Season-High Scoring Performance
On January 26, 2018, Chris Paul scored a season-high 38 points for the Houston Rockets in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
July 8, 2018: Contract Extension with the Rockets
On July 8, 2018, Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million maximum contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
2018: Purchased Stake in Winston-Salem Dash
In 2018, Chris Paul purchased a minority ownership stake in the Winston-Salem Dash, a minor league baseball team located in his hometown.
July 16, 2019: Trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 16, 2019, Chris Paul was traded by the Houston Rockets to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The trade included two protected first-round draft picks, two first-round pick swaps, and Russell Westbrook was received in exchange.
2019: Became a Vegan
In 2019, Chris Paul became a vegan and started his ambassadorship with Beyond Meat.
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: Trade to the Phoenix Suns
On November 16, 2020, Chris Paul was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns. Abdel Nader was also traded to the Suns, while Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 protected first-round pick were sent to the Thunder.
2020: Traded to Phoenix Suns
In 2020, Chris Paul was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he reached the NBA Finals for the first time in his career in 2021.
February 1, 2021: Season-High Scoring Performance
On February 1, 2021, Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points for the Phoenix Suns in a 109–108 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
August 7, 2021: 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: Inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
In 2021, Chris Paul was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy at the university.
2021: Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Chris Paul was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing his significant contributions to basketball.
2021: Reached the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns
In 2021, playing for the Phoenix Suns, Chris Paul reached the NBA Finals for the first time in his career.
January 24, 2022: Win against the Utah 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: Milestone in Career Assists
On October 23, 2022, Chris Paul recorded his 11,000th assist in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. This accomplishment puts him in the company of John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history with 11,000 assists. He also became the first player with 20,000 points and 11,000 assists.
December 2022: Graduated from Winston-Salem State University
In December 2022, Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State University with his bachelor's degree in communications.
2022: Named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
In 2022, Before a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Chris Paul was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
2022: All-NBA Honors, Led NBA in Assists
In 2022, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors and led the NBA in assists.
2022: 2022 Protected first-round pick
In 2022, Chris Paul was involved in a trade that included a 2022 protected first-round pick.
January 22, 2023: Return from Hip Injury
On January 22, 2023, Chris Paul returned to the Phoenix Suns' lineup after missing the previous seven games due to a hip injury. He recorded 22 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and three steals in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
June 2023: Published Memoir 'Sixty One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court'
In June 2023, Chris Paul published his memoir, "Sixty One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court," which recounts his childhood, relationship with his grandfather, and basketball career.
June 24, 2023: Trade to the Washington Wizards
On June 24, 2023, Chris Paul was traded by the Phoenix 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 while playing for the Golden State Warriors.
June 30, 2024: Waived by the Warriors
On June 30, 2024, Chris Paul was waived by the Golden State Warriors and became a free agent.
July 7, 2024: Signs with the 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 Jason Kidd for Second All-Time
On December 8, 2024, Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd for second all-time in career assists.
2024: Signed with the San Antonio Spurs
In 2024, Chris Paul signed with the San Antonio Spurs, after a stint with the Golden State Warriors where he came off the bench for the first time in his career.
February 20, 2025: Passed Jason Kidd for Second All-Time
On February 20, 2025, Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd for second all-time in career steals.
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