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Chris Paul was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones. He grew up in Lewisville with his older brother, Charles "C.J." Paul. Paul's family gave him the nickname "CP3" because Paul, his father, and his brother all share the same initials.
Find out the latest stats, awards, and achievements of Chris Paul, a 18-year veteran point guard in the NBA. See his career averages, records, and rankings on Basketball-Reference.com.
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- May 6, 1985
View the profile of Chris Paul, the point guard for the Golden State Warriors, on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights of his 2023-24 season performance.
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Aug 2, 2021 · With Chris Paul reportedly staying in Phoenix, here are his top plays from last season. Payne, who turns 27 next week, was a revelation for the Suns over the past 1 1/2 years.
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- Tobacco Road roots: Chris Paul rose to national prominence as a senior at West Forsyth High school in Clemmons, N.C., when he scored 61 points in a game he dedicated to his grandfather, who was slain earlier that year.
- A feisty Demon Deacon: Paul’s reputation as a fierce competitor — especially for his relatively small size (6 feet, 175 pounds) — was bolstered in his two seasons in a Demon Deacons uniform.
- NBA rookie sensation: The New Orleans Hornets selected Paul with the fourth pick in the 2005 Draft and he wasted little time in establishing himself as the top player in his class.
- From star to superstar: Paul’s first two seasons served as the appetizer for the masterpiece he served up in his third season (2007-08), this one before the hometown fans in New Orleans.
Jul 21, 2021 · Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns were two wins away from an N.B.A. championship, but their season ended with a six-game series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Apr 29, 2022 · Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul scored 33 points on 14-for-14 shooting in Game 6 of the first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. He became the first player in NBA history to make 13 or more shots without a miss in a playoff game.
