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Chris Paul to Retire After 2025-26 Season

A social video before the Clippers’ game in Charlotte made his farewell season official.

Overview

  • Paul, 40, posted a career montage with the caption "Back in NC…What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!" ahead of the Clippers-Hornets game in his home state.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported he will retire at season’s end, aligning with expectations after Paul signed a one-year deal to return to the Clippers.
  • The 12-time All-Star ranks second all time in both assists and steals, owns 11 All-NBA and nine All-Defensive selections, and has career averages of 16.9 points and 9.2 assists.
  • Jada Paul acknowledged the decision on Instagram, and peers such as LeBron James posted tributes recognizing the "Point God."
  • In a 131-116 win in Charlotte, Paul logged 3 points and 8 assists and was noted as the first NBA player with at least 20,000 points, 12,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds.