Chris Paul, the American professional basketball player, was born on May 6, 1985 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. He became one of the premier stars of the National Basketball Association (NBA) known for his exceptional playmaking and scoring abilities.

In 2003, Chris Paul had a recruiting rank of 6. This ranking indicates his talent and potential as a basketball player even before he entered college. Paul eventually played for Wake Forest in college.

On April 16, 2004, Chris Paul was ranked second among Wake Forest's all-time career leaders for 3-point shooting percentage (.469), and 7th in assists and steals.

On April 15, 2005, Chris Paul announced that he would be hiring an agent and turning professional, ending his college career at Wake Forest University.

Chris Paul made his NBA debut on November 1, 2005. He was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets as the 4th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Paul has since become one of the top point guards in the league.

Chris Paul received the Rookie of the Year award in 2006, recognizing his outstanding performance in his debut season.

During the 2007-08 season, Chris Paul led the New Orleans Hornets to a franchise-record 56 wins and the second seed in the Western Conference.

During the 2008-09 NBA season, Chris Paul had a standout performance, earning the MVP title. His exceptional play and leadership skills further cemented his status as one of the top basketball players of his time.

After a slow start to the 2009–10 season, the Hornets fired coach Byron Scott. This decision was met with controversy as player Chris Paul expressed his displeasure with the move.

In early February 2010, Chris Paul suffered a knee injury that required surgery, sidelining him for over a month and causing him to miss the All-Star Game. This injury impacted his performance and playing time for the season.

On March 6, 2011, Chris Paul suffered a concussion during a game after colliding with another player. Despite being carried off on a stretcher, he returned to play two games later and had an impressive performance.

On April 12, 2011, the New Orleans Hornets traded Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers.

On September 10, 2011, Paul married his college sweetheart, Jada Crawley, starting a family together.

On November 11, 2011, Paul appeared with his family on Family Feud, showcasing his off-court presence.

On December 8, 2011, the Hornets agreed to a trade sending Chris Paul to the Lakers, but the deal was nullified by the NBA commissioner. This led to further negotiations and eventually resulted in Paul being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

In 2012, Chris Paul once again secured an Olympic gold medal for basketball.

On March 2, 2013, Wake Forest University retired Chris Paul's jersey in honor of his achievements during his college career.

On August 21, 2013, Paul was selected as the president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), a significant role in the basketball community.

In 2014, Paul played a key role in the banning of Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the NBA after Sterling made racist remarks.

In Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs in 2015, Chris Paul hit a go-ahead shot with a second left to lift the Clippers over the Spurs despite a hamstring injury, showcasing his clutch performance.

During the 2015-16 NBA season, Chris Paul broke his hand in Game 4 of the playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, leading to him being ruled out indefinitely. This injury, along with Griffin's injury, significantly impacted the Los Angeles Clippers' performance in the playoffs.

On June 28, 2017, Chris Paul was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets in exchange for multiple players and a future first-round pick. The trade was motivated by the Clippers' decision not to offer Paul the contract extension he desired and his interest in playing alongside James Harden.

On October 17, Paul made his debut for the Rockets in a season-opening win against the Golden State Warriors. Despite scoring only four points and dealing with a knee injury, his presence marked the beginning of a successful season for Houston.

On December 15, Paul showcased his skills by scoring 28 points, dishing out eight assists, and recording seven steals in a game against the Spurs. His performance was instrumental in the Rockets' 12th consecutive victory.

On January 26, 2018, Paul scored a season-high 38 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite the loss, his offensive prowess was evident throughout the match.

On July 8, 2018, Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million maximum contract extension with the Houston Rockets.

On October 20, 2018, Chris Paul was involved in an on-court altercation with Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers, resulting in a two-game suspension and a fine.

On December 20, 2018, Chris Paul suffered a left hamstring strain against the Miami Heat, causing him to miss 17 consecutive games.

On February 23, 2019, Chris Paul recorded 23 points and a season-high 17 assists in a win over the Golden State Warriors.

On July 16, 2019, the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul, two protected first-round draft picks, and two first-round pick swaps to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook.

On October 23, 2019, Chris Paul debuted for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a loss to the Utah Jazz, registering 22 points and 8 rebounds in 30 minutes of play.

On January 30, 2020, Chris Paul was selected to his 10th All-Star nod, and first since 2016, being named a Western Conference reserve.

On February 11, 2020, Chris Paul scored a season-high 31 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic break, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced Chris Paul's former team, the Houston Rockets, in the first round of the playoffs.

Trailing 3–2 in the series, Chris Paul scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a series-tying victory against the Houston Rockets.

On November 16, 2020, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 protected first-round pick.

On February 1, 2021, Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points, along with nine rebounds and nine assists, leading the Phoenix Suns to a close 109–108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

On February 19, 2021, Chris Paul recorded a season-high 19 assists while also scoring 15 points in a 132–114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

On February 23, 2021, Chris Paul was selected to his 11th All-Star appearance as a Western Conference reserve, marking his second consecutive All-Star selection.

On March 21, 2021, Chris Paul logged his first triple-double of the season with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 111–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career assists.

On June 16, 2021, Chris Paul was indefinitely sidelined after entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, undergoing an eight-day isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.

In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on June 30, 2021, Chris Paul tied a playoff career-high 41 points and eight assists, securing a 130–103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career and the Suns' first appearance since 1993.

After the NBA Finals, Chris Paul underwent wrist surgery on July 20, 2021, to address an injury sustained during the postseason.

On December 2, 2021, Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to their franchise-record 18th consecutive win by contributing 12 points and 12 assists in a 114–103 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

On January 24, 2022, Chris Paul showcased his skills by scoring 27 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out 14 assists in a 115–109 win against the Utah Jazz.

On January 28, 2022, Chris Paul achieved his 18th career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists in a 134–124 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On February 10, 2022, Chris Paul reached a milestone by securing his 500th career double-double with 19 assists, 17 points, and seven rebounds in a 131–107 win against the Bucks.

On March 24, 2022, Chris Paul returned from a broken right wrist to help the Suns clinch the top seed in the NBA playoffs with a 140–130 victory over the Denver Nuggets, contributing 17 points and 13 assists.

After Phoenix's 121–110 win over the Lakers on April 5, 2022, Chris Paul made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to be part of four teams that set a franchise record for victories in a single season.

In a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul achieved a milestone by recording his 11,000th career assist, joining John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to reach this feat.

During a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul scored a season-high 28 points and contributed eight assists in a decisive victory for the Phoenix Suns.

On Christmas Day, Chris Paul showcased his playmaking skills by recording 16 assists, along with 17 points, in a closely contested game against the Denver Nuggets.

After missing several games due to a hip injury, Chris Paul made a strong comeback by leading the Phoenix Suns to victory with 22 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and three steals against the Memphis Grizzlies.

In a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Chris Paul displayed his scoring prowess by putting up a season-high 31 points, along with seven rebounds and 11 assists, leading the Suns to an overtime victory.

Chris Paul delivered a remarkable performance by recording 19 assists, along with 17 points, in a victory over the Sacramento Kings, showcasing his exceptional playmaking skills.

In a game against the Denver Nuggets, Chris Paul displayed his shooting ability by scoring 25 points and making a career-high seven three-pointers, contributing significantly to the Suns' victory.

On June 24, 2023, the Phoenix Suns traded Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, four first-round pick swaps, and six second-round draft picks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Bradley Beal, Jordan Goodwin, and Isaiah Todd.

On July 6, 2023, the Washington Wizards traded Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, and two draft picks.

On October 24, 2023, Chris Paul debuted for the Golden State Warriors in their season-opening game against the Phoenix Suns, where he scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out nine assists, and made two steals.

On October 29, 2023, Chris Paul came off the bench for the first time in his NBA career, ending his streak of 1,365 consecutive games started, in a game against the Houston Rockets.

On January 5, 2024, Chris Paul fractured his left hand during a game against the Pistons, requiring surgery. Despite the injury, he was expected to return later in the season.