[14] At the conclusion of the season, Paul was named ACC Rookie of the Year and Third Team All-ACC. [3][66] Seeded fourth in the West entering the playoffs, Los Angeles were defeated in the first round by the Memphis Grizzlies. Born: May 6, 1985 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina us. Paul was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. [34] The Hornets defeated the Mavericks in five games, with Paul registering 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists in the final game. ), Paul Tyrer, Alan Grimshaw, Chris Turner, Chris Morton [3] A deft midrange shooter, he is especially proficient from the right elbow, leading the league in shooting percentage from that area in 2015. [106] On March 10 against the Dallas Mavericks, Paul passed Isiah Thomas (9,061) to move into seventh on the NBA's all-time career assists list. [131] Some of the companies he does business with are Nike and State Farm. [115] On February 19, he put up a season-high 19 assists while also scoring 15 points in a 132–114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. During the game, Paul passed Andre Miller (8,624) for ninth place on the career assists list. [76], In 2014–15, Paul played in all 82 games for the first time in his career, averaging 19.1 points and a league-high 10.2 assists per game. Suns' Chris Paul: Big scoring effort despite loss by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Paul posted 29 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists and four rebounds in Tuesday's loss to the Nets. [147], Paul's brother, C.J., played college basketball at Hampton University and University of South Carolina Upstate. In Game 5 of the Rockets' second-round playoff series against the Jazz, Paul scored a playoff career-high 41 points with eight 3-pointers to reach the conference finals for the first time in his career, helping the Rockets eliminate the Jazz in five games with a 112–102 win. "[41] In early February 2010, Paul tore cartilage in his left knee and was sidelined for over a month by surgery, forcing him to miss the All-Star Game. [42][43] In total, he played in only 45 games and his averages dropped to 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 10.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. With Paul out for Games 6 and 7, the Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs with back-to-back losses.[99]. [89] On December 13, he recorded a then season-high 31 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds in a 108–96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Bucks 2020-21, Gatorade Postgame Report: Suns vs. Thunder 2020-21. [97] The Rockets finished the regular season as the No. [88] He subsequently missed the next 14 games. First Team. [135] He was a key figure in the banning of Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the NBA following racist remarks Sterling made in 2014. Paul had a positive experience in Oklahoma City during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons, when his New Orleans team was relocated there because of Hurricane Katrina. He also had 10 assists and seven rebounds. Paul registered two points (1-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine assists, three rebounds and one steal in the Suns' 132-100 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday. He played one season in Oklahoma City, which saw him return to his All-Star form, earning him his 10th All-Star nod. 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Later that summer, he was dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers instead. By Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed Jan 3, 2018, 4:11pm EST [29], Prior to the start of the 2008–09 season, Paul signed a contract extension with the Hornets worth $68 million. NBA star Chris Paul didn't attend a historically Black college as a young man, but he has long been a vocal supporter of HBCUs. to depend on God's guidance and our faith in Him, and to always be thankful for what we receive. [118] With Devin Booker being named a replacement All-Star a day later, Paul and Booker were the first Suns duo since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2010 to be named All-Stars. [63], At the 2013 All-Star Game, Paul led the West to victory with a 20-point and 15 assist performance, earning his first NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. [6] Growing up, the Paul brothers spent their summers working at a service station owned by their grandfather, Nathanial Jones;[7] Paul attributes many life lessons to his grandfather and describes him as his "best friend". [36] On December 17, 2008, he set the NBA record for consecutive games with a steal at 106. Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets played most of their games in Oklahoma City in his first two seasons with the Hornets. Additionally, Paul was fined a total of $491,782 for his role in the fracas. College: Wake Forest [121] At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he played a key role off the bench, scoring 13 points in a gold medal game victory against Spain. [79][80] The defeat marked ten consecutive seasons and seven consecutive playoff appearances without a Conference Finals appearance for Paul. Established in 1954, the NBPA mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to assist players in maximizing their opportunities and achieving their goals, both on and off the court. [9] Paul finished the season with averages of 30.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 6 steals per game, leading West Forsyth to a 27–3 record and the Class 4A Eastern Regional finals. [94] On January 26, he scored a season-high 38 points in a 115–113 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. [15] On March 2, 2011, Wake Forest retired his jersey. [3] In Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs, he hit a career postseason-high eight three-pointers to help the Clippers take an early series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the fourth quarter between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Brandon Ingram gets fouled by James Harden on a drive to the hoop. Before that, he was managing director of Roke Manor Research and in 2003 was appointed to the Siemens UK executive management board, leading technology and contributing to business strategy. [90] Two days later, he had 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals to lead the Rockets to their 12th straight victory, a 124–109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Headlines: Nike EYBL Indianapolis: All-Underclassmen Team; By D1 Circuit Staff 05/17/2019, 5:00pm EDT ; Read More; ... (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Team CP3 privacy policy. [62] Behind his play and the emergence of Griffin as an All-NBA performer, Los Angeles qualified for the playoffs, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Conference Semifinals. [8], Paul attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina. [3] Without Paul, the Hornets struggled, missing the playoffs. [107] He averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists last season while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from three-point range during the 2018–19 season. Jim Poorten / Getty Images. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [61] Paul finished the year averaging 19.8 points, 9.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game,[3] becoming the first Clipper to be named to the All-NBA First Team since the franchise moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s. [11], For two weeks early in Paul's sophomore season, Wake Forest was ranked number one in the nation for the first time in school history. He attended Wake Forest University for two years of college basketball, where he helped the Demon Deacons achieve their first-ever number one ranking. Joseph's. > NBA History: Awards. Chris Paul, an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. [108], He debuted for the Thunder in a 100–95 loss to the Utah Jazz on October 23, 2019, putting up 22 points and 8 rebounds in 30 minutes of play. Paul finished Tuesday's 114-104 win over the Lakers with eight points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 assists and five rebounds over 33 minutes. Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz. [21], Paul was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Chris Paul in the NBA Paul was drafted as the number 4 pick by the New Orleans Hornets in 2005. [53][54] On December 12, the Hornets agreed to a trade sending Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the deal broke down after the NBA added additional demands to the original terms. Chris Paul: Shooting woes continue in win. [71] Despite a shoulder injury that sidelined him for over a month,[72] Los Angeles set another new franchise record for wins with 57. [126], Paul prefers playing in the half court versus playing up-tempo. [122] Team USA finished the competition with a perfect 8–0 record. New Orleans Hornets 2007-08 Roster and Stats. [15] On January 15, 2005, Paul scored 26 points and 8 assist in a 95–82 victory over North Carolina. [40] Paul stirred up controversy when he announced his displeasure with the move, commenting that team management should have "consulted with me and asked how I felt before it happened. With final averages of 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he was named NBA Ro… Chris Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. He was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, where he developed into one of the league's premier players, finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting in 2008. [112] On February 11, Paul scored a season-high 31 points in a 114–106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti continues to reshape the team's future, sending Westbrook to the Rockets for Chris Paul and two … [35] New Orleans were eliminated in the next round by the San Antonio Spurs. [105] On February 23, he recorded 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a 118–112 win over the Warriors. [29][30] Paul led the NBA with 11.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game to go along with 21.1 points per game,[3][31] finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting and being named to his first All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. [143] He has hosted and participated in numerous celebrity and youth bowling events as the head of the CP3 Foundation, which benefits programs in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina, as well as charities in Winston-Salem. [67] Shortly after their early postseason exit, the Clippers announced they would not renew coach Vinny Del Negro's contract and rumors arose of Paul forcing Del Negro out. [123][124], Standing 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall and weighing 175 pounds (79 kg), Paul plays point guard exclusively. [16] On February 3, 2005, Paul scored 23 points in a 92–89 win against Duke. [120] He finished the competition with a tournament-high 44 assists, helping Team USA win the bronze medal. [102] On December 11, he recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 111–104 win over the Trail Blazers. Paul and Griffin were selected as starters for the Western Conference team in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, the first time in franchise history the team had two All-Star starters in the same year. [46] With Paul playing a full season, the Hornets qualified for the playoffs and were matched up with the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. [52] The teams involved in the trade attempted to lobby the league to reverse its ruling and reconstruct the deal to no avail. [96] On February 23, in a 120–102 win over the Timberwolves, Paul passed Allen Iverson for 12th on the NBA's career steals list with 1,984. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Gatorade Postgame Report: Suns vs. [68][69][70], Prior to the start of the 2013–14 season, Paul re-signed with the Clippers for five years on a contract worth approximately $107 million. Chris Paul Draymond Green is the reigning king of flailing kicks to the nether regions, but no one can top CP3 as the Emperor of Groin Shots. [83] Without Paul, as well as Griffin, who also injured himself in Game 4, Los Angeles eventually lost the series in six games. [86] In his debut for the Rockets in their season opener on October 17, 2017, Paul had four points on 2-for-9 shooting in a 122–121 win over the Golden State Warriors. Paul recorded 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 15 assists, six rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes Sunday in the Suns' 118-99 win at Minnesota. [109] On December 16, Paul recorded a near triple-double, posting 30 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in a 109–106 win over the Chicago Bulls. [49][50] His final averages were 22 points, 6.7 rebounds, 11.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 54.5 percent shooting. [93] On January 18, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul earned his 1,958th steal, passing Derek Harper to move into 13th place on the NBA's career steals list. [141] In one interview, Paul commented, "I am so thankful that my parents raised me and C.J. [10] For his junior year, he averaged 25 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game, helping West Forsyth reach the state semifinals. [47] Paul had a "historically great" performance in the series,[48] contributing 33 points, 14 assists, and 4 steals in Game 1 and 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 15 assists in Game 4. Chris Paul was drafted in 2004 by the New Orleans Hornets and began playing for that franchise the following season. After Hurricane Katrina flooded three fourths of New Orleans in 2005, the Hornets moved play to Oklahoma City for two seasons. In one interview, Paul mentioned a possible boycott if Sterling continued to own the team. The feud goes as far back as the 2008 Olympics, when Paul, Jason Kidd and Deron Williams were the point guards chosen to lead the “Redeem Team,” and Rondo was left off the roster. Every team that was a Chris Paul suitor loses out. [22] Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets played most of their games in Oklahoma City in his first two seasons with the Hornets. In 2020-1, Paul will earn a base salary of $41,358,814, while carrying a cap hit of $41,358,814 and a dead cap value of $41,358,814. 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[100][101] Paul received a two-game suspension early in the 2018–19 season for his involvement in an on-court fight against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 20. ), Paul Tyrer, Joe Shaw (team manager), Soren Sjosten, Eric Broadbelt, Jim McMillan (guest), Peter Collins belle vue aces 1975 Peter Collins, Alan Wilkinson, Ian Hindle, Soren Sjosten (capt. He has also been named to the all-defensive team three times. [64][65] He finished the season averaging 16.9 points, 9.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game, helping the Clippers to a franchise-record 56 wins. 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In the previous 10 years, that stat line had been achieved just 10 times—six of those 10 recorded by Paul. [128] On defense, he aggravates opponents with active hands and high effort,[60] and has been ranked as one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. [24] With final averages of 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game,[3] he was named NBA Rookie of the Year, falling just one vote shy of winning the award unanimously. In 2017, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, and helped the team win a franchise-record 65 games in his debut season. Nicknamed "CP3", he has won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists four times and steals a record six times. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history, with a franchise-best 65–17 record. Paul gathered 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, 15 assists and three steals during 35 minutes in the 106-97 win against Chicago on Friday.
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