PHOENIX — After 21 seasons in the NBA, former Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul will call it a career.
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Dec 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Paul will end his career with the Los Angeles Clippers as a 12-time All-Star.
The 40-year-old guard is remembered fondly in Phoenix for helping elevate a young Suns core to the 2021 NBA Finals. After a decade-long playoff drought, Paul’s leadership during that run helped solidify stars such as Devin Booker.
Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in game one of the 2021NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
In his three seasons in the desert, Paul averaged 15.1 points, 9.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds.
Paul’s NBA career spanned seven teams, including the New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs.
Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Throughout his 21-year career, Paul earned 11 All-NBA selections, nine All-Defensive honors, a spot on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team and the 2006 Rookie of the Year award.
From a young star in New Orleans to a steady veteran later in his career, fans across the league are celebrating Paul and thanking him for his contributions to basketball.
Thanks for everything CP3, one of the greatest PGs ever. https://t.co/32bld8E5Yv pic.twitter.com/xQVuZ9dS4n
— Chuy ⭐️ (@YoungChuy23) November 22, 2025
Phoenix was so lucky to have him, and I’m so glad I worked for the Suns when he was on the team.
One of the greatest. https://t.co/70a95h8VYi pic.twitter.com/yZ0e1qs3Vo
— Tana Hughes (@TanaHughes) November 22, 2025
I know he only played one season as part of Thunder, but his impact on Oklahoma and hoops becoming entrenched here cannot be overstated. His tenure as part of Katrina era Hornets and that Bubble year for OKC were immensely important. Dude needs a permanent OKC recognition. https://t.co/nIA4AloVaJ pic.twitter.com/sBEkXvWcdt
— Logan Meyer (@Logmey92) November 22, 2025
As Suns fans and those around the NBA reflect on Paul’s legacy, his final season will be watched closely as one of the game’s biggest names prepares to hang up his shoes.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
