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Christopher Emmanuel Paul, known professionally as Chris Paul, was born on May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. From a young age, he and his elder brother, Charles "C.J." Paul, were trained in both football and basketball by their father. C.J. was also an accomplished athlete, and their shared passion for sports helped build a strong familial bond.
Chris and his brother spent their summers working at their grandfather Nathaniel Jones's service station, a place that played a pivotal role in shaping his values. Paul often credits his grandfather as a defining influence and a source of life lessons that guided him throughout his journey.
During his high school years, Paul earned national recognition when he was named to the McDonald's All-American team, a testament to his exceptional talent on the court.
Chris Paul played college basketball for Wake Forest University, where he quickly made an impact by helping the Demon Deacons reach the top tier of NCAA basketball rankings. His performance caught the attention of NBA scouts, and he declared for the NBA Draft after two seasons.
In the 2005 NBA Draft, Paul was selected fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets. His debut season earned him the NBA Rookie of the Year award, kickstarting a celebrated professional career.
Paul is widely recognized as one of the best point guards in NBA history. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds, his court vision and leadership have been instrumental to every team he has played for. In the 2007–08 season, he made his first NBA All-Star appearance, with fans from New Orleans prominently supporting him.
That season, he also set an NBA record for most consecutive games with a steal at 106. Throughout his career, Paul has been named to multiple All-Star teams and All-NBA teams and is known for his outstanding defensive and playmaking capabilities.
In December 2011, Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, a franchise where he became the cornerstone of the team's renewed competitiveness. Despite initial reluctance to sign a lengthy extension, Paul agreed to a five-year contract with the Clippers during the 2013 off-season. The deal was worth $107,343,477, fully guaranteed, with an annual average salary of $21,468,695.
His tenure with the Clippers was marked by consistent personal performance, although the team fell short of reaching the NBA Finals during his time there. Sports Illustrated and ESPN once ranked him among the top three most versatile and skilled players in the league.
| Birth Date: | 6 May, 1985 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Lewisville |
| residence: | Charlotte Forsyth County Los Angeles Winston-Salem |
| Education: | West Forsyth High School Wake Forest University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American professional basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 160 million |
