- Chris Paul confirmed he will retire after one more NBA season
- The 40-year-old has 12 All-Star selections and two Olympic gold medals
- He is currently a free agent after his contract with the Spurs expired
Key Takeaways:
Two-time Olympic champion with the USA national basketball team Chris Paul is planning to end his career at the end of the 2025/26 season. He announced the news during the Underdog show.
Chris Paul only wants to play one more year
(h/t @Underdog) pic.twitter.com/IfoHdvTXPG
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 6, 2025
“How long do I plan to play? One more year at most. I just finished my 20th season, which is incredible,” Paul commented.
The 40-year-old guard won Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Games and again at the London Olympics in 2012. He also earned a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2006 World Cup.
Chris Paul is currently a free agent after his contract with the San Antonio Spurs expired. He previously suited up for the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and Golden State, and it remains to be seen where the legendary guard will finish his career.
Paul ranks second in NBA history for career assists (12,499), trailing only John Stockton (15,806). He has been selected to the All-Star Game 12 times.