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.