Overview
- Paul announced on Instagram, "This is it! After 21 years I'm stepping away from basketball," confirming his immediate retirement at age 40.
- He was traded from the Clippers to the Raptors on Feb. 4 and was waived on Feb. 13 without being asked to report to Toronto.
- The future Hall of Famer will not seek to join another team this season, choosing retirement over a late-year signing.
- His return to the Clippers unraveled when he was sent home in early December following reported friction with coach Tyronn Lue and team leadership.
- Paul retires as a 12-time All-Star with 23,058 points and top-two all-time ranks in assists (12,552) and steals (2,728); Adam Silver and numerous players, including LeBron James and Klay Thompson, issued tributes recognizing his on-court excellence and NBPA leadership.