American · Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Born 6 May 1985The Point God — considered one of the finest point guards in NBA history whose basketball IQ is matched only by his passing excellence.
Christopher Emmanuel Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1985 and was drafted 4th overall by New Orleans in 2005. He has played for New Orleans (2005–11), the LA Clippers (2011–17), Houston (2017–19), Oklahoma City (2019–20), Phoenix Suns (2020–23), Golden State (2023–24) and San Antonio (2024–present). He has scored 22,000+ career points at 18.0 per game with a career 10.7 assists per game — the highest in NBA history across 1,200+ games — and 2.1 steals per game. He holds the all-time NBA assists record and steals record simultaneously. He won the assists title 9 times and steals title 6 times — both records. His top speed of 40.3 km/h and court vision — regularly described by coaches as the best in the game — make him the prototype of the modern point guard. He played 38,000+ regular season minutes. He won 12 All-Star selections and 9 All-Defensive First Team selections. He won Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012. Despite never winning an NBA title — reaching the 2021 Finals with Phoenix before losing to Milwaukee — his individual statistical achievements are unmatched among point guards. He is universally referred to as the Point God.
Elite point guard play, exceptional court vision, leadership, and clutch performances
He is one of only four players in NBA history to score 25,000+ points and have 10,000+ assists.
Did You Know?How They Played
Floor general with excellent passing, mid-range shooting, and defensive instincts
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest point guards in NBA history, known for his basketball IQ and passing ability
Career Honours
- Assists Champion 9x
- Steals Champion 6x
- All-Star 12x
- All-NBA First Team 4x
- All-Defensive First Team 9x
- Rookie of Year 2006
- Olympic Gold 2008, 2012
- NBA Sportsmanship Award 2012
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Hornets | 2005–2011 | 418 | #3 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2011–2017 | 814 | #3 |
| Houston Rockets | 2017–2019 | 163 | — |
| Phoenix Suns | 2020–2023 | 207 | — |
| Golden State Warriors | 2023–2024 | 58 | — |
 USA | — | 74 | — |
American Athletes