July 7th 2025.
Chris Paul, a legendary basketball player who is likely to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in the future, is currently without a team as he enters into unrestricted free agency. In a recent conversation with journalist Jemele Hill at the American Black Film Festival, Paul shared that this upcoming season may very well be his last in the league. After dedicating more than half of his life to the sport, the point guard has come to the realization that family time is now a top priority.
While Paul is currently not signed with a team, it is highly likely that he will join one before the preseason begins. When Hill asked him how much longer he plans on playing, Paul responded with a simple yet thought-provoking statement: "At the most, a year." Considering that he has been playing professionally for 20 years and started all 82 games last season, there is no doubt that he still has the skills and talent to compete at the highest level. In fact, his averages for last season were 8.8 points, 7.4 assists per game, and a 42.7% shooting percentage from the field, and 37.7% from the 3-point line. Not bad for a 40-year-old man.
Reflecting on his long and successful career, Paul expressed gratitude for the blessings and opportunities he has had in the NBA. "I just finished my 20th season, which is a blessing in itself. I've been in the NBA for more than half of my life, which is a blessing. But these years, you do not get back with your kids, with your family," he shared. Paul also mentioned how much he misses his grandmother, who never misses a game, and his extended family, whom he doesn't get to see and hug as often as he would like.
Throughout his career, Paul has played for seven different teams, starting with the New Orleans Hornets. He then went on to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs. With his exceptional skills and leadership abilities, Paul can still be a valuable asset to any team in the league. Only time will tell which team will sign him for what may be his final season in the NBA.
In his impressive career, Paul has averaged 17 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and two steals per game. His contributions to the sport and the community have not gone unnoticed, as he is among the NBA legends who have pledged to donate $40,000 in scholarships to HBCU business students. As he embarks on what could be his last season, fans and fellow players alike will surely continue to admire and respect Chris Paul for his talent, dedication, and philanthropy both on and off the court.
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