By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
Chris Paul has retired, announced one of the best point guards in NBA history on his social media.
After 21 years, Paul officially said goodbye.
“This is it! After over 21 years, I’m stepping away from basketball. As I write this, it’s hard to really know what to feel, but for once – most people would be surprised – I don’t have the answer lol! But, mostly I’m filled with so much joy and gratitude! While this chapter of being an “NBA player“ is done, the game of basketball will forever be in the DNA of my life. I’ve in the NBA for more than half of my life, spanning three decades. It’s crazy even saying that!! Playing basketball for a living has been an unbeliveable blessing that also came with lots of responsibility. I embraced it all. The good and the bad. As a lifelong learner, leadership is hard and is not for weak. Some will like you and many people won’t. But the goal was always the goal, and my intentions were always sincere (Damn, I love competing!!)“
Chris Paul entered the NBA in 2005, spending his first six years with the New Orleans Hornets. He played six seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers, and then went on to play for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, the Clippers again, and finally the Toronto Raptors, for whom he did not play a single game.
He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, once an All-Star Game MVP, and among other accolades, he was named to the NBA All-NBA Team four times and the NBA All-Defensive Team seven times. He retired as one of the best players in history never to have won an NBA championship.