The Last Of The Point Gods, Chris Paul

The Last Of The Point Gods, Chris Paul

Chris Paul was recently released by the Los Angeles Clippers in a shocking move. Shocking because the ‘point god’ was currently in the middle of his farewell season.

New Orleans

The New Orleans Hornets selected Chris Paul with the fourth overall pick in the 2005 Draft. Paul won Rookie of the Year and was a leader for the Hornets from the start of his career.

Paul led the Hornets to regular season and playoff success during his time with the fran-chise. But a championship alluded the Hornets. And with Paul’s level of competitive-ness, nothing but a ring would satisfy him.

Los Angeles

Paul would eventually be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. The point guard joined a young and talented team.

The Clippers were historically a franchise that struggled with success. Paul was brought in to turn the organization around, and he did that. Paul consistently put up MVP worthy numbers for the Clippers and made the team relevant every season he played in LA. Tensions among Clipper’s teammates and problems in the organization ended Chris Paul's time in Los Angeles.

Houston & OKC

Paul would next move to the Houston Rockets and would team with James Harden. Paul and Harden proved to be a dynamic backcourt. They had a lot of regular season success but could not get to the NBA Finals.

Paul would once again be moved, this time to the young Oklahoma City Thunder. Many felt that Paul would pout and be difficult while playing for the Thunder. The Thunder were not believed to have any chance at making the playoffs.

They were viewed as a team in transition. But Paul did not sulk, he shockingly led the Thunder to the playoffs. Paul proved he was a leader and continued to make every team he played for better.

Rising Sun

In 2020, Paul would once again be moved from the Thunder to the Phoenix Suns. Paul would join arguably the most talented team of his career in Phoenix.

Being teamed with young stars like Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton was able to pro-long Paul’s career. Paul would make his first appearance in the NBA Finals as a Phoe-nix Sun. Sadly, the Suns would lose in the Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks.

A Tough Ending

The last few seasons have turned Paul into a journeyman. He has played for the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and a return to the Los Angeles Clippers. He rejoined the Clippers during the 2025 offseason to end his career with the franchise he arguably had the most success with. Paul might just be the greatest player to ever suit up for the troubled franchise.

Point God

Chris Paul is the prototypical point guard. He is a leader and an unselfish star who holds everyone around him accountable. He has made every team he has played for better.

It would be a great injustice if Chris Paul went through his entire career without a ring. But with recent developments, it looks like that might just be the case.

Even sadder is the way the Clippers treated Paul in what was meant to be his final sea-son. It should have been a celebration, rather than a controversial moment that makes everyone involved look bad. Chris Paul deserved better.