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Chris Paul Announces Immediate Retirement After Raptors Release

His 21-season run as a premier playmaker concludes without an NBA title.

Overview

  • Paul, 40, said on Instagram that he is stepping away from basketball effective immediately.
  • He was released by the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 13 after being acquired at the trade deadline and never appearing in a game for them.
  • His last NBA appearance came on Dec. 1 with the Los Angeles Clippers, who parted ways with him in December after a brief return.
  • He closes a decorated career as a 12-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, having played for the Hornets, Clippers, Rockets, Thunder, Suns, Warriors and Spurs.
  • Media reports differ on his career totals, with outlets citing conflicting game counts and milestones that await alignment with official NBA records.