Retired NBA All-Star & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Chris Paul Biography

Chris Paul is recognized as one of the top point guards in professional basketball history. Selected fourth overall in the NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, Paul quickly established himself by earning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and setting a high standard at his position. Over a 21-season career, he played for the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and returned to the Clippers. Paul retired as the second all-time leader in both assists and steals, leading the league in assists five times and in steals a record six times.

Paul's career includes 12 NBA All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA honors, and nine All-Defensive honors. He won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award and earned two Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. Paul was named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing him among the 75 greatest players in league history. He became the first player in NBA history to record 20,000 points and 10,000 assists, highlighting his dual impact as a scorer and facilitator. At Wake Forest University, Paul helped the Demon Deacons achieve their first number-one national ranking before entering the NBA Draft.

Off the court, Paul has held significant leadership roles, including serving as president of the National Basketball Players Association for the longest tenure in the organization's history. He has been active in player empowerment and economic opportunity initiatives within the NBA. Through Ohh Dip!!! Productions, Paul has executive produced content such as "Blackballed," "The Game Changers," "The Day Sports Stood Still," and the "Why Not Us" documentary series on ESPN+. His business ventures include minority ownership in the Indian Premier League's Rajasthan Royals, the Winston-Salem Dash, the CP3 Basketball Academy, and Good Eat'n, a plant-based snack brand. He also launched The Chris Paul Collective, an enterprise spanning consumer products, media, investments, and community initiatives.

Paul's philanthropic work is notable within the sports and community sectors. Through the Chris Paul Family Foundation, he supports education, health, wellness, and leadership development in underserved communities. He co-founded the Social Change Fund United with Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony to empower communities of color. Paul is an advocate for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, partnering with Harvard Business School to bring its Entertainment, Media and Sports program to select HBCUs and collaborating with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to establish the annual Chris Paul HBCU Challenge. His humanitarian efforts have been recognized with the ESPN "Humanitarian of the Year" Award, the Mannie Jackson Human Spirit Award, the NBA Community Assist Award five times, and the Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award for contributions to women's basketball. Paul is a New York Times bestselling author of "Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court," a memoir focused on family, faith, and resilience. His influence extends across basketball, business, and philanthropy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/13/2026.

Chris Paul Videos

Chris Paul - Milken Institute Global Conference

Chris Paul - Milken Institute Global Conference

A Conversation with NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Paul.

Joe Biden and Chris Paul LIVE discussion at the Black Economic Forum

Joe Biden and Chris Paul LIVE discussion at the Black Economic Forum

Joe Biden joins Chris Paul and members of the Black Economic Summit for a Q&A and discussion on Joe’s vision to Build Back Better for all Americans.

10 Things Chris Paul Can't Live Without | GQ Sports

10 Things Chris Paul Can't Live Without | GQ Sports

There are a few things Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul can't live without when he hits the road. From flavored water to his watch case, these are...

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