Chris Paul's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chris Paul.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2005: Named NBA Rookie of the Year

In 2005, Chris Paul was named NBA Rookie of the Year with 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.

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: 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.

2010: All-Stars

In 2010 Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire were named All-Stars.

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.

March 2, 2013: Wake Forest Retired Paul's Jersey

On March 2, 2013, Wake Forest retired Chris Paul's jersey.

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.

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-Star Nod

In 2016 Chris Paul received his All-Star nod.

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.

2017: All-Defensive Honors

In 2017, Chris Paul earned All-Defensive honors.

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.

2020: All-NBA Honors

In 2020, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors.

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.

2021: All-NBA Honors

In 2021, Chris Paul earned All-NBA honors.

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: 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.