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Basketball player Chris Paul, left, sits with his son Chris Paul Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Southern California and Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy. He shared the news Friday during All-Star weekend at the Clippers’ arena in Inglewood. Paul finished the year in a strange way. The Clippers sent him home in December. They traded him to Toronto earlier this month, even though he never planned to play there. Paul said he wants to “show up for others.” He leaves as a 12-time All-Star and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He also ranks near the top in assists and steals.
