Chris Paul's Retirement Announcement from the Los Angeles Clippers

Veteran NBA player Chris Paul indicates that he will conclude his professional career following the 2025-26 season.

Through an engaging video on his social media, Paul celebrated his illustrious 21-year journey in basketball, expressing gratitude with the message: 'Back in NC!!! What an adventure…Still plenty ahead…THANKFUL for this final chapter!!'

This announcement coincides with the Los Angeles Clippers' current visit to Charlotte, where Paul boasts a connection to North Carolina, having been raised in Winston-Salem and showcasing his talents at Wake Forest University.

Drafted in 2005 by the then New Orleans Hornets, the 40-year-old point guard has since played for seven different NBA teams.

Paul experienced significant achievements during his stint with the Clippers from 2011 to 2017, forming a formidable trio with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. This period marked a peak in the Clippers' playoff accomplishments.

His move to the Houston Rockets in 2017 brought him alongside James Harden, where they nearly reached the NBA Finals in his debut season with the team. Success followed him to the Phoenix Suns, where he played in the 2021 NBA Finals, which ended in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Returning to the Clippers this season, Paul's playtime has been minimal with participation in just 10 out of 15 games, recording an average of 13 minutes and 2 points per game. The Clippers' performance has been underwhelming with a 4-11 track record at this juncture of the season.