Chris Paul plays likely final game in native North Carolina
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NC native Chris Paul hinted at retirement in a video dropped before the Clippers' game against the Hornets in Charlotte over the weekend.
Chris Haynes: Chris Paul insinuates this will be his final season as he returns to North Carolina to play the Charlotte Hornets: “Grateful for this last one.” Chris Paul insinuates this will be his final season as he returns to North Carolina to play the Charlotte Hornets: “Grateful for this last one.” https://t.co/bUgbqmBab8
The veteran guard is a 12-time All-Star and 11-time member of All-NBA teams after stints with a number of teams, including two with the Los Angeles Clippers - where he currently plays.
After a two-year run at Wake Forest, Paul was the No. 4 overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2005 NBA draft. His first season saw the team improve by 20 wins from the 2004-05 campaign (18 to 38) and earn him Rookie of the Year honors.
Kenny Atkinson was among the many in Cleveland at Rocket Arena who applauded Chris Paul on Sunday after his retirement announcement.
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Legendary NBA point guard, Winston-Salem native Chris Paul to retire after this season: ESPN
Legendary Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul will retire after this season, his 21st in the NBA, according to ESPN. The news was confirmed by ESPN NBA Insider Shams
Chris Paul is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers during a basketball news conference at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, July 28 ...