About Chris Paul
American professional basketball player Christopher Emmanuel Paul, who was born on May 6, 1985, is thought to have a net worth of $145 million. Chris Paul, also known as CP3, is a five-time All Star, four-time NBA All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist for the United States in 2008 and 2012.
Lewisville, North Carolina, was the place of Christopher Paul’s 1985 birth. Paul signed a letter of intent to play for Wake Forest after his junior year, just one season of varsity basketball later. He scored around 31 points per game on average during his final year of high school and scored a staggering 61 points in the season opener in memory of his recently passed grandfather.
Paul at Wake Forest
Paul played for Wake Forest for two seasons, making two NCAA Tournament appearances, one of which reached the Sweet Sixteen. Paul set numerous freshman records for his school, including those for three-point shooting efficiency, free throw quantity, and percentage. Paul ranked second on Wake’s all-time career three-point shooting percentage list when he announced his entry into the 2005 NBA Draft.
2005 New Orleans Hornets draft pick
The New Orleans Hornets selected Paul with the fourth overall choice in the 2005 NBA Draft. He was voted Rookie of the Year and topped all NBA rookies in points, assists, steals, and minutes. He also recorded his first triple-double of his career in April in the 2005–2006 campaign.
Paul in New Orleans
Paul guided the Charlotte Hornets to the playoffs in the 2007–2008 season, when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round. He came in behind Kobe Bryant for the MVP award. When he reached 108 games with a theft the following season, he broke the NBA record for most such games in a row.
Los Angeles Clippers received a trade
Paul was slated to be sent to Los Angeles as part of a three-team deal involving the Hornets, Houston Rockets, and L.A. Lakers in the 2011 summer. However, NBA Commissioner David Stern invalidated the deal because the league controlled the Charlotte Hornets, and Paul was subsequently sent to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Chris Paul’s Professional Achievements
CP3 has won gold with the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. He is a five-time All Star and a four-time All-NBA player.
