Overview
- Paul, 40, announced on Instagram that he is stepping away after more than 21 seasons.
- Toronto rescinded his contract days after acquiring his rights in a Feb. 4 three-team trade with the Clippers and Nets, and he never suited up for the Raptors.
- He had stated on Nov. 22 that the 2025–26 campaign would be his final season, and the contract decision accelerated that plan.
- A 12-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, he ranks second all-time with 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals.
- He retires without an NBA championship after starring for New Orleans, the Clippers, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State, San Antonio, and returning to the Clippers in 2025.