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NBA players react to former Los Angeles Clippers star guard Chris Paul's retirement after he announced it at All-Star weekend.
Chris Paul announced on Friday that he is officially retiring from the NBA, effective immediately. The 40-year-old point guard released a statement saying "this is it!" after being waived by the Toronto Raptors .
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Toronto Raptors, concluding his storied 21-year career with multiple accolades.
Ex-Clippers star Chris Paul announces his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Raptors. His 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals are second-best in league history.
A reputation for mature and clutch play soon took root and Paul became an All-Star fixture; he eventually made 12 such honors (with an All-Star MVP win in 2013) and created a career that makes him a lock to be recognized by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Paul's announcement came after the Toronto Raptors officially waived him just over a week after he was acquired prior to the trade deadline. It had already been known that he was going to retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 40-year-old confirmed to The Athletic's Law Murray in November that his 21st NBA season would be his last.
NBA legend Chris Paul announces his retirement at 40, following a 21-year career, after being released by the Toronto Raptors.
The Phoenix Suns' memorable floor general is now hanging it up for good.
Chris Paul's storied NBA career came to an end on Friday, as he announced his retirement in a statement posted on Instagram.
Chris Paul, who ranks No. 2 all-time in the NBA for assists and steals, has announced he is stepping away from the game. In a post on Instagram, Paul wrote in part: “This is it!
Chris Paul's NBA career is officially over. Here's a look back at his career stats and each team he played for.