Chris Paul American Basketball Player From Winston-Salem
Chris Paul · basketball player · American
Biography
American basketball player Chris Paul was born on 6 May 1985 in Winston-Salem. He has played for Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017) and New Orleans Pelicans (2005–2011).
Early life
Chris Paul was educated at Wake Forest University and West Forsyth High School.
Career
He plays as a point guard. Chris Paul’s listed career opens with Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball in 2003. In all, 9 teams are listed for him, among them Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. His longest spell on record is at New Orleans Pelicans, from 2005 to 2011. At Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017), his team-mates on record include Paul Pierce, Lamar Odom and Pablo Prigioni. Phoenix Suns team-mates from the same years include Devin Booker and Jamal Crawford.
Recognition
In 2006, he won a Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. He has also won the NBA All-Rookie Team (2006) and a NBA Rookie of the Year Award (2006). Awards come to 12 wins and 3 nominations in total.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball | Point guard |
| 2005–2011 | New Orleans Pelicans | Point guard |
| 2011–2017 | Los Angeles Clippers | Point guard |
| 2017–2019 | Houston Rockets | Point guard |
| 2019–2020 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Point guard |
| 2020–2023 | Phoenix Suns | Point guard |
| 2023–2024 | Golden State Warriors | Point guard |
| 2024–2025 | San Antonio Spurs | Point guard |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Clippers | Point guard |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2014 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2013 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2013 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2013 | NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2012 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2012 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2009 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2008 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2006 | Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2006 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won | |
| 2006 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2008 | BET Award for Athlete of the Century | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at Wake Forest University and West Forsyth High School.
Chris Paul on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 11.1M @cp3
- Engagement rate
- 0.68% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 75,226
- Average comments
- 317 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Chris Paul?
Chris Paul is 41 years old, born on 6 May 1985 in Winston-Salem.
What is Chris Paul known for?
Chris Paul is a point guard who has played for New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers.
How tall is Chris Paul?
Chris Paul is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Chris Paul’s nationality?
Chris Paul is American, born in Winston-Salem.
Has Chris Paul won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including All-NBA Team (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q46040), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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