Men's basketball

Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold	2008 Beijing	Team competition
Gold	2012 London	Team competition
FIBA World Championship
Bronze	2006 Japan	Team competition

Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985), known as "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is currently a free agent. Many consider him one of the best point guards ever.

Paul has achieved many great things in his career. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. He also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Paul led the NBA in assists five times and steals a record six times. He was chosen for 12 NBA All-Star teams, 11 All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, which honors the greatest players in league history. From 2013 to 2021, Paul was also the president of the National Basketball Players Association, helping to represent players' interests.

In high school, Paul was a McDonald's All-American. He played college basketball for two years at Wake Forest University, helping the Demon Deacons reach their highest-ever national ranking. The New Orleans Hornets picked him fourth overall in the 2005 NBA draft. He quickly became one of the league's top players. In 2011, he joined the Los Angeles Clippers, where his amazing passing and teamwork with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan earned the team the nickname "Lob City."

Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets in 2017. He helped them win a team-record 65 games in his first season. After one more season in Houston, he moved to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019. In 2020, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 2021. The next season, he helped the Suns win a team-record 64 games. After three seasons in Phoenix, Paul played one season with the Golden State Warriors. He then signed with the Spurs in 2024, playing his 20th NBA season.

Early Life and Family
High School Basketball
College Basketball
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for Team USA
Player Style
Off the Court Activities
- Personal Life
Career Statistics
- NBA
  - Regular Season
  - Playoffs
- College
Film and TV Appearances
Awards and Honors
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See also
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Early Life and Family

Chris Paul was born on May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His parents are Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. He grew up in Lewisville with his older brother, Charles "C.J." Paul. The family nicknamed him "CP3" because Chris, his father, and his brother all have the same first letters in their names.

His father, Charles Sr., was an athlete himself. He taught his sons basketball and football. He also coached them in youth leagues. The Paul brothers spent their summers working at a service station. This station was owned by their grandfather, Nathaniel Jones. Paul has said his grandfather taught him many important life lessons. He called him his "best friend." Paul was raised as a Baptist.

High School Basketball

Paul went to West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina. He played on the junior varsity team during his first two years. In his junior year, he averaged 25 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game. He helped West Forsyth reach the state semifinals.

That summer, he led his AAU team, Kappa Magic, to a national title. He was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. In his senior year, Paul gained national attention for scoring 61 points in one game. He scored one point for each year of his grandfather's life, who had passed away earlier that year. Paul finished his senior season averaging 30.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 6.0 steals per game. He led West Forsyth to a 27–3 record. He was named a McDonald's All-American and North Carolina's Mr. Basketball.

College Basketball

As a freshman at Wake Forest University, Paul showed his talent right away. He averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.7 steals per game. He set new school records for freshmen in several categories. These included three-point percentage, free throws, assists, and steals. His play helped the Demon Deacons get into the NCAA tournament. They lost in the Sweet Sixteen round. After the season, Paul was named ACC Rookie of the Year.

In his sophomore season, Wake Forest was ranked number one in the country for the first time ever. This lasted for two weeks. Paul had strong games against rivals North Carolina and Duke. In the last game of the year, Paul had a moment of frustration. He received a one-game suspension from the ACC Tournament. The Demon Deacons made it to the NCAA tournament again. However, they were upset in the second round. Paul finished the season averaging 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He was named a First Team All-American. He also had a good GPA and was named to ESPN's Academic All-America Team. On April 15, 2005, Paul decided to become a professional player. Wake Forest retired his jersey number 3 on March 2, 2013. In 2021, he was added to the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame.

Professional Basketball Career

New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011)

Starting in New Orleans and Oklahoma City

Paul was the fourth player picked in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Because of Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets played most of their games in Oklahoma City for Paul's first two seasons. In his first season, Paul led all rookies in total points, assists, and steals. He was only the second rookie in NBA history to lead the league in total steals. He averaged 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year.

At the 2007 All-Star Weekend, Paul set new records in the Rookie Challenge game. He had 17 assists and 9 steals. In his second season, his scoring and passing improved. He averaged 17.3 points and 8.9 assists per game. However, he played in only 64 games due to an injury.

Becoming a Star Player

Paul was chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game in the 2007–08 season. The game was in New Orleans, his team's home city. With Paul leading the way, the Hornets were one of the best teams in the Western Conference. They finished the season with a team-record 56 wins. Paul led the NBA with 11.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He also scored 21.1 points per game. He finished second in the voting for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He was also named to his first All-NBA and All-Defensive teams.

In his first playoff game, he scored 35 points. In Game 2, he set a team playoff record with 17 assists. The Hornets won their first playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. Paul had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists in the final game. Their playoff run ended in the next round against the San Antonio Spurs.

Paul speaks with Hornets coach Byron Scott in March 2009.

Before the 2008–09 season, Paul signed a new contract with the Hornets. On December 17, 2008, he set an NBA record. He had a steal in 106 straight games. He almost got a quadruple-double several times. This means getting double-digits in four different stats. One game, he had 27 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, and 7 steals. He finished the season averaging 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2.8 steals per game. Even with Paul's great play, the Hornets did not do as well as the year before. They lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The 2009–10 season started slowly for the Hornets. Coach Byron Scott was fired. Paul was not happy about this. In February 2010, Paul injured his left knee and needed surgery. He missed over a month and the All-Star Game. He played in only 45 games that season. His averages dropped to 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 10.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Without Paul, the Hornets did not make the playoffs.

In the 2010–11 season, Paul had another injury scare. He got a concussion in March. He returned two games later and played very well. With Paul playing a full season, the Hornets made the playoffs. They played against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Paul played outstandingly in the series. However, New Orleans lost in six games. The team's owners worried Paul would leave when his contract ended. They started looking for a trade.

Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017)

Joining "Lob City"

On December 8, 2011, the Hornets agreed to trade Paul to the Lakers. But the NBA, which owned the Hornets at the time, stopped the trade. They said it was not good for the Hornets. After more talks, Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on December 14. The Clippers sent Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and a draft pick to the Hornets. Paul agreed to stay with the Clippers for at least two more seasons.

Paul in February 2012

Paul's arrival changed the Clippers team. His teammate Blake Griffin said it "put us on the map." Early in Paul's first season with the Clippers, the team became known for its exciting offense. They often made amazing alley-oop dunks. Paul would pass the ball high to Griffin or DeAndre Jordan for a dunk. This earned them the nickname "Lob City." Paul averaged 19.8 points, 9.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He was the first Clipper to be named to the All-NBA First Team since the team moved to Los Angeles. With Paul and Griffin, the Clippers made the playoffs. They lost to the San Antonio Spurs.

Playoff Challenges

At the 2013 All-Star Game, Paul led the Western Conference team to victory. He scored 20 points and had 15 assists. He earned his first NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. He finished the season averaging 16.9 points, 9.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He helped the Clippers win a team-record 56 games. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Paul dribbles the ball in November 2013.

Before the 2013–14 season, Paul signed a new five-year contract with the Clippers. He missed over a month due to a shoulder injury. Still, Los Angeles set another team record with 57 wins. Paul averaged 19.1 points, 10.7 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. In the playoffs, he hit a career-high eight three-pointers in one game. This helped the Clippers take an early lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Thunder eventually won the series in six games.

In the 2014–15 season, Paul played in all 82 games for the first time. He averaged 19.1 points and led the league with 10.2 assists per game. In Game 7 of the first playoff round, he made a game-winning shot with one second left. This helped the Clippers beat the Spurs. He then missed the first two games of the next series due to a hamstring injury. The Clippers lost that series to the Houston Rockets in seven games, even after leading 3-1. This meant Paul had played ten seasons and seven playoffs without reaching the NBA Conference Finals.

Last Years with the Clippers

In the 2015–16 season, Paul led the Clippers on a ten-game winning streak. This happened even though other key players were injured. For the third year in a row, he averaged over 19 points, 10 assists, and 2 steals per game. In the playoffs, Paul broke his hand in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was out for the rest of the series. Without Paul and Griffin, the Clippers lost the series.

Paul in 2016

In the 2016–17 season, Paul missed 21 regular season games. He averaged 18.1 points, 9.2 assists, and 5 rebounds per game. He did not make an All-NBA team that year. In the playoffs, the Clippers lost in the first round to the Utah Jazz. Paul averaged 25.3 points, 9.9 assists, and 5 rebounds in that series.

Houston Rockets (2017–2019)

Reaching the Conference Finals

On June 28, 2017, Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets. The Clippers traded him because they did not want to lose him for free later. Paul wanted to play with superstar guard James Harden. Some people wondered how Paul and Harden would play together. They both liked to control the ball.

On October 17, Paul played his first game for the Rockets. They won against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Paul scored only four points and later missed 14 games with a knee injury. When Paul was healthy, Houston quickly became a top team. They had a great offense and a strong defense. Paul and Harden led the team. Other players like Eric Gordon and P. J. Tucker helped by making three-point shots. On December 15, Paul had 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals. This helped the Rockets win their 12th straight game.

The Rockets finished the 2017–18 season with a team-record 65 wins. This was the best record in the NBA. Harden won the MVP Award. Paul averaged 18.6 points, 7.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

In the playoffs, Houston beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. They then played the Utah Jazz. In Game 5, Paul scored a career playoff-high 41 points. He also made eight three-pointers, had 10 assists, and seven rebounds. This win sent the Rockets to the NBA Conference Finals for the first time in Paul's career. They faced the Warriors. The series was tied 2-2 before Game 5. Paul helped Houston win Game 5. However, he injured his hamstring late in the game. He missed the rest of the series. Houston lost the next two games and was eliminated.

Later Season in Houston

Paul in 2018

On July 8, 2018, Paul signed a new four-year contract with the Rockets. Early in the 2018–19 season, he was suspended for two games after an argument on the court. On December 20, he injured his left hamstring. This made him miss 17 games. On February 23, he had 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a win against the Warriors. Later in the season, Paul's play was not as strong. The Rockets finished as the third seed in the conference. In the playoffs, they again played against Golden State. They lost the series, even though Warriors star Kevin Durant missed the last two games.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)

On July 16, 2019, the Rockets traded Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder. For the first time in years, Paul was on a young team that was rebuilding. Many thought the Thunder would trade Paul right away. But he became a leader for the team. Coach Billy Donovan praised him for this. Paul played his first game for Oklahoma City on October 23. He had 22 points and 8 rebounds. On January 30, he was chosen for his 10th All-Star Game.

After a break in the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thunder finished as the fifth seed. They played Paul's old team, the Houston Rockets, in the playoffs. In Game 6, Paul scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter. This helped Oklahoma City win and tie the series. The Thunder lost Game 7 and were eliminated. However, many felt Paul had shown he was still one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns (2020–2023)

First NBA Finals Appearance

On November 16, 2020, the Thunder traded Paul and Abdel Nader to the Phoenix Suns. On February 1, 2021, Paul scored a season-high 34 points. He also had nine rebounds and nine assists in a close win over the Dallas Mavericks. On February 19, he had a season-high 19 assists. On February 23, Paul was chosen for his 11th All-Star Game. He and Devin Booker were the first Suns duo to be All-Stars since 2010. On March 21, Paul got his first triple-double of the season. He had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists. He became the sixth player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career assists.

In the playoffs, Paul played very well. In Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals, he had 17 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers. This was his third playoff game with at least 15 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers, which is an NBA record. In Game 4, Paul scored 37 points. He led the Suns to a 4–0 series sweep over the Denver Nuggets. This sent the Suns to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010.

On June 16, Paul had to stop playing because of NBA health and safety rules related to COVID-19. He missed the first two games of the Western Conference Finals. In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, Paul scored a playoff career-high 41 points. He also had eight assists. This win closed out the series against the Los Angeles Clippers. It sent Paul to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career. It was also the Suns' first Finals appearance since 1993. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Paul scored 32 points and had nine assists. The Suns took a 2–0 lead in the series. However, they lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul became the first player in NBA playoff history to lose four series after his team led 2–0. After the Finals, he had wrist surgery.

Setting a Franchise Record

Paul (right) alongside LeBron James at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

On August 7, 2021, Paul signed a new four-year contract with the Suns. On October 22, Paul had 23 points and 14 assists. He became the first player in league history to have 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in their career. On November 2, Paul had 14 points and 18 assists. He moved past Mark Jackson and Steve Nash for third place on the NBA all-time career assists list. On December 2, Paul had 12 points and 12 assists. This led the Suns to their team-record 18th win in a row.

On January 24, 2022, Paul scored 27 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and had 14 assists. On January 28, Paul got his 18th career triple-double. He had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. The next game, Paul had a season-high 19 assists. On February 3, Paul had 50th career game with 10 or more assists and no turnovers. This is the most such games in NBA history. He was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. On February 10, Paul tied his season-high with 19 assists. He also reached his 500th career double-double. He is only the fourth guard in NBA history to do this.

On February 16, Paul broke his right thumb. He returned on March 24. He helped the Suns get the top spot in the NBA playoffs. On April 1, Paul passed Gary Payton for fourth on the NBA all-time career steals list. On April 5, the Suns won their 64th game. This set a new team record for wins in a season. Paul became the first player in NBA history to be part of four teams that set a franchise record for wins in a single season.

In the playoffs, Paul continued to play well. In Game 1 of the first round, he scored 19 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. He also had seven rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals. He became the oldest player in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 10 assists in a playoff game. In Game 6, he finished the series with 33 points. He made all 14 of his shots, setting a record for most field goals without a miss in NBA playoffs history. On May 2, Paul moved past Tony Parker for fifth all-time in career playoff assists. The Suns took a 2–0 lead in the series. However, they lost in seven games to the Dallas Mavericks. Paul became the first player in NBA playoff history to lose five series after his team led 2–0.

Milestones: 11,000 Assists and 2,500 Steals

On October 23, 2022, Paul had seven points, eight rebounds, and eleven assists. He joined John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history with 11,000 assists. Paul also became the first player in the league with 20,000 points and 11,000 assists. On October 30, Paul had 15 assists, 10 points, and no turnovers. On December 19, Paul scored a season-high 28 points and had eight assists. On Christmas Day, Paul had 17 points, a season-high 16 assists, and no turnovers.

On January 22, 2023, Paul returned after missing seven games with a hip injury. He had 22 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and three steals. On January 28, Paul scored a season-high 31 points. He also had seven rebounds and 11 assists. On February 14, Paul had 17 points and a season-high 19 assists. The next game, Paul passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA all-time career steals list. On April 6, Paul scored 25 points and made a career-high seven three-pointers.

Golden State Warriors (2023–2024)

On June 24, 2023, the Suns traded Paul to the Washington Wizards. Twelve days later, the Wizards sent Paul to the Golden State Warriors. On October 24, Paul played his first game for the Warriors. He had 14 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. On October 29, Paul came off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. This ended his NBA-record streak of 1,365 straight games started. On January 5, 2024, Paul fractured his left hand. He needed surgery but was expected to return later in the season. On June 30, 2024, he was released by the Warriors and became a free agent.

San Antonio Spurs (2024–2025)

On July 7, 2024, Paul signed a one-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs. He wanted to get playing time rather than chase a championship. On November 15, Paul had 11 points and 11 assists. He also reached his 12,000th career assist. This made him one of only three players to reach this milestone. Paul passed Kidd for second all-time in career assists and career steals. On April 13, 2025, Paul played in the season's final game. He had 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals. He became the first player in NBA history to have 23,000 points and at least 12,000 assists. He also started all 82 games in his 20th season.

Playing for Team USA

Paul with Team USA in 2012

Paul first played for the United States national team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. He had the most assists in the tournament. Team USA won the bronze medal. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he played an important role off the bench. He scored 13 points in the gold medal game win against Spain. Team USA won the gold medal and had a perfect 8–0 record.

Paul became the starting point guard for the 2012 Olympics in London. He averaged 8.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He helped Team USA win another gold medal and stay undefeated in the tournament.

Player Style

Paul is 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds. He plays as a point guard. His career averages are 17.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. He has been named to All-NBA teams 11 times and All-Defensive teams nine times. He led the NBA in steals a record six times and in assists five times. Experts have called Paul one of the best point guards in the league. In 2022, The Athletic ranked him as the 30th-greatest player in NBA history.

Paul likes to play in a controlled way, not always fast-paced. He creates scoring chances by changing his speed. He is good at getting past defenders and then slowing down. This makes the defense react and helps his teammates get open shots. He is known for having many assists and few turnovers. He averages only 2.4 turnovers per game in his career. He is also a skilled shooter from mid-range. On defense, he is very active and works hard. He is considered one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA.

Off the Court Activities

Paul has been featured on the cover of the video game NBA 2K8.

Paul was chosen as the president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on August 21, 2013. He had been on the executive committee for four years before that. He played a big part in the NBA banning Clippers owner Donald Sterling. This happened after Sterling made racist comments in 2014. Paul even suggested a boycott if Sterling continued to own the team. Paul's time as president ended on August 7, 2021.

Paul is also a part-owner of The Soccer Tournament.

Personal Life

Paul answers questions at a youth basketball camp in July 2009.

Paul married his college girlfriend, Jada Crawley, on September 10, 2011. They have two children together. On November 11, 2011, Paul and his family appeared on the TV show Family Feud.

Paul is a Baptist and attends church when he can. He loves bowling and owns a team in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) League called L.A.X. He has hosted many celebrity and youth bowling events. These events help his CP3 Foundation. The foundation supports programs in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina. It also helps charities in Winston-Salem. In 2018, Paul bought a small ownership share in the Winston-Salem Dash. This is a minor league baseball team in his hometown.

Paul's brother, C.J., played college basketball. C.J. now works as Chris's personal manager. Paul is also good friends with football player Reggie Bush.

Paul has been a vegan since 2019. He is an ambassador for Beyond Meat, a company that makes plant-based foods. He also works with Gopuff to offer more plant-based foods, especially from black- and brown-owned businesses.

In December 2022, Chris Paul earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Winston-Salem State University.

In June 2023, Chris Paul published a book called Sixty One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court. The book shares stories from his childhood, his relationship with his grandfather, and his basketball journey.

Career Statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

NBA

Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2005–06	New Orleans	78	78	36.0	.430	.282	.847	5.1	7.8	2.2	.1	16.1
2006–07	New Orleans	64	64	36.8	.437	.350	.818	4.4	8.9	1.8	.0	17.3
2007–08	New Orleans	80	80	37.6	.488	.369	.851	4.0	11.6*	2.7*	.1	21.1
2008–09	New Orleans	78	78	38.5	.503	.364	.868	5.5	11.0*	2.8*	.1	22.8
2009–10	New Orleans	45	45	38.1	.493	.409	.847	4.2	10.7	2.1	.2	18.7
2010–11	New Orleans	80	80	36.0	.463	.388	.878	4.1	9.8	2.4*	.1	15.9
2011–12	L.A. Clippers	60	60	36.3	.478	.371	.861	3.6	9.1	2.5*	.1	19.8
2012–13	L.A. Clippers	70	70	33.4	.481	.328	.885	3.7	9.7	2.4*	.1	16.9
2013–14	L.A. Clippers	62	62	35.0	.467	.368	.855	4.3	10.7*	2.5*	.1	19.1
2014–15	L.A. Clippers	82	82*	34.8	.485	.398	.900	4.6	10.2*	1.9	.2	19.1
2015–16	L.A. Clippers	74	74	32.7	.462	.371	.896	4.2	10.0	2.1	.2	19.5
2016–17	L.A. Clippers	61	61	31.5	.476	.411	.892	5.0	9.2	2.0	.1	18.1
2017–18	Houston	58	58	31.8	.460	.380	.919	5.4	7.9	1.7	.2	18.6
2018–19	Houston	58	58	32.0	.419	.358	.862	4.6	8.2	2.0	.3	15.6
2019–20	Oklahoma City	70	70	31.5	.489	.365	.907	5.0	6.7	1.6	.2	17.6
2020–21	Phoenix	70	70	31.4	.499	.395	.934*	4.5	8.9	1.4	.3	16.4
2021–22	Phoenix	65	65	32.9	.493	.317	.837	4.4	10.8*	1.9	.3	14.7
2022–23	Phoenix	59	59	32.0	.440	.375	.831	4.3	8.9	1.5	.4	13.9
2023–24	Golden State	58	18	26.4	.441	.371	.827	3.9	6.8	1.2	.1	9.2
2024–25	San Antonio	82*	82*	28.0	.427	.377	.924	3.6	7.4	1.3	.3	8.8
Career		1,354	1,314	33.7	.470	.370	.871	4.4	9.2	2.0	.2	17.0
All-Star		11	4	24.8	.525	.468	.857	3.9	11.6	2.4	.0	12.2

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2008	New Orleans	12	12	40.5	.502	.238	.785	4.9	11.3	2.3	.2	24.1
2009	New Orleans	5	5	40.2	.411	.313	.857	4.4	10.4	1.6	.0	16.6
2011	New Orleans	6	6	41.7	.545	.474	.796	6.7	11.5	1.8	.0	22.0
2012	L.A. Clippers	11	11	38.5	.427	.333	.872	5.1	7.9	2.7	.1	17.6
2013	L.A. Clippers	6	6	37.3	.533	.316	.892	4.0	6.3	1.8	.0	22.8
2014	L.A. Clippers	13	13	36.3	.467	.457	.774	4.2	10.3	2.8	.0	19.8
2015	L.A. Clippers	12	12	37.1	.503	.415	.941	4.4	8.8	1.8	.3	22.1
2016	L.A. Clippers	4	4	31.3	.487	.300	1.000	4.0	7.3	2.3	.0	23.8
2017	L.A. Clippers	7	7	37.1	.496	.368	.879	5.0	9.9	1.7	.1	25.3
2018	Houston	15	15	34.5	.459	.374	.830	5.9	5.8	2.0	.3	21.1
2019	Houston	11	11	36.1	.446	.270	.844	6.4	5.5	2.2	.6	17.0
2020	Oklahoma City	7	7	37.3	.491	.372	.885	7.4	5.3	1.6	.4	21.3
2021	Phoenix	20	20	34.2	.497	.446	.877	3.5	8.6	1.2	.2	19.2
2022	Phoenix	13	13	34.5	.561	.388	.946	4.2	8.3	1.5	.2	17.5
2023	Phoenix	7	7	35.8	.418	.321	.500	5.0	7.4	1.7	.7	12.4
Career		149	149	36.5	.484	.373	.854	4.9	8.3	1.9	.2	20.0

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2003–04	Wake Forest	31	31	33.6	.496	.465	.843	3.3	5.9	2.7	.4	14.8
2004–05	Wake Forest	32	32	33.4	.451	.474	.834	4.5	6.6	2.4	.0	15.3
Career		63	63	33.5	.472	.470	.838	3.9	6.3	2.5	.2	15.0

Film and TV Appearances

Film and television roles
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2015	Jessie	Himself	Episode: "Basket Case"
2019	Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?	Himself (voice)	Episode: "Revenge of the Swamp Monster"
2021	Blaze and the Monster Machines	Swift Paul (Voice)	Episode: "The Gold Medal Games"
2025	Sneaks	Himself (voice)

Awards and Honors

Paul runs the offense at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

NBA

12× NBA All-Star: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
11× All-NBA Team:
- First Team: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Second Team: 2009, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021
- Third Team: 2011, 2022
9× NBA All-Defensive Team:
- First Team: 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Second Team: 2008, 2011
NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award: 2013
NBA Rookie of the Year: 2006
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2006

College

First team consensus All-American: 2005
No. 3 retired by Wake Forest
2× All-ACC Team
- All-ACC First Team: 2005
- All-ACC Third Team: 2004
All-ACC Defensive Team: 2004
All-ACC Freshman Team: 2004
ACC Rookie of the Year: 2004
All-ACC Tournament Second Team: 2004

United States National Team