Chris Paul
Professional Basketball Player: Point Guard
Born
May 6th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player played primarily as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Achieved significant success with teams including the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns. Recognized for a high level of play, leadership on the court, and skills in facilitating the game. Selected multiple times as an NBA All-Star and earned All-NBA Team honors. Won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the USA Basketball team in 2008 and 2012.
Won NBA All-Star selections multiple times
Achieved All-NBA Team honors
Won Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012
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