Archive · 23 Nov 2025
NBA Veteran Chris Paul Announces Retirement After 2025-26 Season
NBA star Chris Paul, known for his speed and defense, is retiring after playing for 21 years.
He's been on many great teams and won many awards.
He's happy to play one more season with the LA Clippers before hanging up his jersey.
Chris Paul, 40, to retire after 2025-26 NBA season
Played 21 seasons, spent last 6 years with LA Clippers
12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA, 9-time All-Defensive team
Career averages: 16.9 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals
Retirement announcement made via social media
- Who
- Chris Paul
- What
- Announced retirement after 2025-26 NBA season
- When
- 2025-26 season
- Where
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Why
- To conclude his 21-year career
Retirement Now
Play On
Age and Performance
Retirement Now
At 40, Paul's performance may decline, making retirement wise.
Play On
Paul's production remains high, leaving room for another season.
- Age at retirement
- 40 years old
- Drafted
- 4th overall by New Orleans Hornets in 2005
- All-Star selections
- 12
- All-NBA honors
- 11
- All-Defensive team nods
- 9
- Career points per game
- 16.9
- Career assists per game
- 9.2
- Career rebounds per game
- 4.4
