Chris Paul, also known by his nickname "CP3" and "the Point God," is an American professional basketball player born on May 6, 1985, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He currently plays as a point guard for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Paul is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. He has won numerous accolades including the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, NBA All-Star Game MVP, two Olympic gold medals, and has led the NBA in assists five times and steals six times. He has been selected to 12 NBA All-Star teams, 11 All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams, and was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
. Paul played college basketball at Wake Forest University before being drafted fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2005 NBA Draft. Over his career, he has played for several teams including the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and now the San Antonio Spurs. He is known for his exceptional playmaking skills, scoring ability, and leadership on and off the court
. Off the court, Paul has been active as the president of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013 to 2021 and is one of the highest- paid athletes globally with endorsement deals including Jordan Brand and State Farm
