Paul eventually chose Wake Forest University, which was close to home and had a rich basketball history. Chris Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,[9][a] to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. [103] On December 20, he suffered a left hamstring strain against the Miami Heat,[104] which caused him to miss 17 consecutive games. Paul was involved in the second major trade of his NBA career when the Clippers shipped him to the Houston Rockets in June 2017. [140], On February 3, Paul recorded 18 points, 12 assists, and three steals in a 124115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks who snapped Phoenix's 11-game winning streak. He was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, where he developed into one of the league's best players, finishing second in NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting in 2008. Chris Paul: Struggles from deep. Paul was a McDonald's All-American in high school and attended Wake Forest University for two years of college basketball, where he helped the Demon Deacons achieve their first-ever number-one ranking. The NBA, who owned the Hornets at the time, nullified the deal because commissioner David Stern claimed that New Orleans would be better off by keeping Paul. initials. [29] Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets played most of their games in Oklahoma City during Paul's first two seasons with the team. [161] The next game, Paul surpassed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA all-time career steals list. [120] With Devin Booker being named a replacement All-Star a day later, Paul and Booker were the first Suns duo since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2010 to be named All-Stars. The trade, though, was vetoed by the league (a controversial move, as the NBA owned the Hornets at the time because of the previous owners financial mismanagement). [177] Paul was also the cover athlete for the video game NBA 2K8. Chris Paul averages 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. [32], Paul was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game in 200708,[32] playing in front of his home fans in New Orleans. He won the Rookie of the Year award almost unanimously and, more tellingly, established himself as a leader even while a rookie. In the 201415 postseason he appeared to have put his playoff demons to rest by fighting through a hamstring injury and hitting the series-winning shot against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs in the seventh game of the Clippers opening series. [9][10] His family gave him the nickname "CP3" because he, his father, and his brother all share the same initials. Chris Paul, better known by his nickname CP3, is an NBA basketball player from the United States. [180] Paul also played a significant role in the election of Michele Roberts as the Executive Director of the Players Association, giving a strong recommendation to the executive committee responsible for filling the position. They got married in 2011 in North Carolina and have two children together. At the same time, he scored as readily as any player in the league, whether nailing the outside jump shot with impressive accuracy or knifing his way to the basket with ease. [74] Despite a shoulder injury that sidelined him for over a month,[75] Los Angeles set another new franchise record for wins with 57. [127] In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul tied a playoff career-high 41 points, while putting up eight assists, in a 130103 victory to close out the series, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career and the Suns' first appearance since 1993. All rights reserved. Paul was on the move again in July 2019 after the Rockets agreed to send the veteran point guard and several draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook. [107] In the conference semifinals, the Rockets again found themselves matched up with Golden State, but could not close out the series despite the Warriors' primary scorer, Kevin Durant, missing the final two games. [55] In response to Paul's performances, Lakers beat writer Dave McMenamin declared that Paul was having a "historically great series". As he shot up in height during his high school career, he landed on the radar of several colleges who tried to recruit him. In the playoffs the Rockets were again eliminated by the Warriors. [197][198], In December 2022, Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State University with his bachelor's degree in communications. [20] At the conclusion of the season, Paul was named ACC Rookie of the Year and Third Team All-ACC. Chris is small for an NBA player at 6 foot tall 175 pounds. Paul is also in partnership with Gopuff, with the intentions to expand the latter's selection of plant-based foods and products, particularly those made and distributed by black- and brown-owned businesses. Find out more. [134] On October 22, Paul recorded 23 points and 14 assists in a 115105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first player in league history to record 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in their career. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. The two met in high school and made it official at the Grand Del Mar hotel, in the presence of some. Jada admires her parents-in-law's 40-year marriage and finds inspiration in it. [93] With Paul healthy, Houston quickly established themselves as a championship contender, boasting the league's top-ranked offense in addition to a top-ten defense. Shoots: [188] He has hosted and participated in numerous celebrity and youth bowling events as the head of the CP3 Foundation, which benefits programs in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina, as well as charities in Winston-Salem. 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Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). He was instead dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers later that year. [92] It was later revealed that he was playing through a knee injury, and he subsequently missed the next 14 games, returning to the lineup on November 16 against the Phoenix Suns. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau remain linked. Pauls career single-handedly gives the lie to one of basketballs enduring myths: the pure point guard. And this 2002 . All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. He returned in 201819, but advancing age and the accumulation of injuries continued to take a toll on his production, as he averaged a career-low 15.6 points per game. [57], On December 8, 2011, the Hornets agreed to a three-team trade sending Paul to the Lakers. Paul was among six athletes on the list who starred at high schools in Northwest North Carolina, joining E.J. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. [58] The teams involved in the transaction attempted to lobby the league to reverse its ruling and reconstruct the deal to no avail. [199], This article is about the basketball player. 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Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Among the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Jordan Brand and State Farm. [146] On April 5, after a Phoenixs 121110 win over the Lakers, Paul became the first player in NBA history to be part of four teams to set a franchise record for victories in a single season. [86], In 201617, Paul missed 21 regular season games due to rest or injury, and averaged 18.1 points, 9.2 assists, and 5 rebounds in just over 31 minutes per game. Chris Paul High School West Forsyth Basketball Jersey | Custom Throwback Retro Sports Jersey Fan Apparel 5 out of 5 stars (113) $ 95.00. [192], Paul's brother, C.J., played college basketball at Hampton University and University of South Carolina Upstate. Chris Paul Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more | Basketball-Reference.com Chris Paul Christopher Emmanuel Paul Twitter : CP3 Instagram: cp3 (CP3, The Point God, The Skate Instructor) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-0 , 175lb (183cm, 79kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 12x All Star 5x AST Champ 6x STL Champ 2022-2023 Game Log [95] On January 26, 2018, he scored a season-high 38 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Paul also became the first player in the league with 20,000 points and 11,000 assists. Players are tutored from Chris on everything from skill development to film breakdown to life skills. In Houston he teamed with star shooting guard James Harden to lead the Rockets to the best record in the NBA in 201718 (6517). Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. [82] The defeat marked ten consecutive seasons and seven consecutive playoff appearances without an NBA Conference Finals appearance for Paul. Wake Forest, High School: While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The Hornets, however, got worse. Point Guard [189][190][191] In 2018, Paul purchased a minority ownership stake in the Winston-Salem Dash, a minor league baseball team located in his hometown. He played one more season in Houston before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a package for Russell Westbrook in 2019. [12] Growing up, the Paul brothers spent their summers working at a service station owned by their grandfather Nathaniel Jones;[13] Paul attributes many life lessons to his grandfather and has described him as his "best friend". Or write about sports? [175] Some of the companies that he has done business with include Nike and State Farm. [193] C.J. Updates? Risod City , Lonar City , Washim City , Mehkar City are the nearby Cities to Sengaon. [14], Paul attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Located between Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 421, the school mainly serves students of Clemmons with some students from Lewisville and Winston-Salem . During the 2007-08 season, when the Hornets returned to full-time play in New Orleans, Paul's on-court and leadership skills increased, landing him a hoped-for spot in the NBA All-Star Game. In his third season Paul came into his own, making his first All-Star Game, contending seriously for the leagues Most Valuable Player award, and leading the Hornets to the second best record in the Western Conference. [124] In Game 4, Paul scored 37 points on a 74 percent shooting (14-of-19) alongside seven assists in a 125118 victory, leading the Suns to a 40 series sweep over the Nuggets for their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010. [153] The Suns jumped to a 20 lead in the series before losing in seven games. [174], Paul is regularly ranked as one of the highest-paid athletes in the world by Forbes. "[78] Oklahoma City eventually eliminated Los Angeles in six games. [21] The Demon Deacons again qualified for the NCAA tournament but suffered a second round upset at the hands of West Virginia. Sengaon town Total population is 8455 and number of houses are 1708. Among the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Jordan Brand and State Farm . [43] On December 17, 2008, he set the NBA record for consecutive games with a steal at 106. When the devastating Hurricane Katrina hit the New Orleans Gulf Coast area, the team relocated to Oklahoma City to practice and play. [79], In 201415, Paul played in all 82 games for the first time in his career, averaging 19.1 points and a league-high 10.2 assists per game. CP3, The Point God, The Skate Instructor are nicknames for Chris Paul. [37], Prior to the start of the 200809 season, Paul signed a contract extension with the Hornets worth $68 million. [17] Behind his play, the Demon Deacons qualified for the NCAA tournament, losing in the Sweet Sixteen to St. [194] Paul is also close friends with American football player Reggie Bush; the two once lived in the One River Place complex in the New Orleans Central Business District while Bush was playing for the New Orleans Saints. [23] In the final game of the year, Paul punched NC State guard Julius Hodge in the groin and received a one-game suspension from the ACC Tournament,[24] an incident that marred Paul's image for a short time. [53] In Game 1, Paul contributed 33 points, 14 assists, and 4 steals,[54] and in Game 4, he registered 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 15 assists. There is a more holistic power Jimmy Butler has access to, involving his fearlessness and his great strategic intelligence but not limited to these things. Although the Rockets seemed to have momentum heading into the playoffs, their season ended with a loss to the Warriors once again. [105] On February 23, he recorded 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a win over the Warriors.
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