NBA standout point guard Chris Paul, sometimes known as “CP3,” is outstanding. Following his draughts fourth overall by the Hornets in 2005, he developed into a premier playmaker and floor general. Paul’s court vision, basketball IQ, and leadership let him consistently be an All-Star and All-NBA player.
Paul has performed for the Warriors, Hornets, Clippers, Rockets, and Thunder. His capacity to raise team performance usually helps struggling clubs qualify for the playoffs.
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Chris Paul Early Life
Charles Edward Paul and Robin Jones welcomed Chris Paul into their family in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Along with his older brother, Charles “C.J.,” Paul, he grew up in Lewisville. Paul’s family assigned him the moniker “CP3” as Paul, his brother, and his father had the same initials. Charles Sr., a former athlete himself, coached his sons in several junior leagues over their early years and taught basketball and football to them. The Paul brothers worked at a gas station run by their grandfather Nathaniel Jones throughout their summers growing up; Paul credits his grandfather with numerous life lessons and has called him his “best friend.” Paul was reared as a Baptist.
Chris Paul Net Worth 2025
With a net worth of $180 million, American professional basketball player Chris Paul.
Contracts and Salary
Chris’s most recent contract states his yearly pay to be $30 million. From endorsements, he also makes $10–20 million year. Paul joined the Suns on a four-year, $120 million contract in August 2021. His NBA career receipts at the end of that contract will be $446 million.
Real Estate
Chris spent $6.9 million for a Houston, Texas, mansion in April 2019. In January 2021 he sold this house for $7.2 million. Chris paid little under $8.5 million for Avril Lavigne’s Bel-Air property in 2012. Five years later he sold this house for $8.7 million. 2015 saw him pay $9 million for a Calabasas, California house. Khloe Kardashian was his neighbour right next door.
Selling this house for $11 million in 2018, he made He paid $11.1 million for a 13,000 square foot property in the Los Angeles suburb of Encino in May 2020. In July 2024 Chris sold this house for $15.15 million. Chris spent $19 million for a house in the same neighbourhood about the time of the sale.
Chris Paul Wife
Chris Paul is wed to Jada Crawley, someone he met at Wake Forest University. 2011 saw their marriage and together they have two children.
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Height – 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
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Weight – 175 pounds (79 kg)
Chris Paul Girlfriend
Chris Paul lacked any well-publicized relationships prior to his marriage to Jada Crawley. In his personal life, his bond with Jada stands out as most important.
Chris Paul Biography in Brief
| Name: | Chris Paul |
| Nick Name: | CP3 |
| Age: | 39 |
| Born: | May 6, 1985 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
| Weight: | 175 pounds (79 kg) |
| Country of Origin: | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA |
| Net Worth/Salary | $180 Million/ $30 Million |
| Wife | Jada Crawley |
| Relationship Status |
Married |
| Kids |
2 – Chris Paul II and Camryn |
| Father | Charles Paul |
| Mother | Robin Paul |
| Siblings (Younger-Brother) |
Cody Paul |
| Social Media |
Twitter – Instagram – Facebook |
Chris Paul Career
Paul went Clemmons, North Carolina, West Forsyth High School. He spent his first and second seasons on the junior varsity team. Paul helped West Forsyth to the state semifinal with his junior year average of 25 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game. Leading the Winston-Salem-based Kappa Magic to the National U-17 AAU championship over the next summer, he also received tournament MVP awards.
Paul attracted national notice during his senior season for scoring 61 points in a game; his 61-year-old grandfather was killed earlier that year and Paul paid tribute to him by earning one point for each year of his life. With averages of 30.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 6.0 steals per game, Paul completed the season helping West Forsyth to a 27–3 record to the Class 4A Eastern Regional finals. The Charlotte Observer eventually named him a McDonald’s All-American first-team Parade All-American, North Carolina’s Mr. Basketball.
College Career
Paul averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.7 steals a game as a freshman at Wake Forest University, while establishing school freshman records for three-point percentage, free throw %, assists, and thefts in the process. Benevolent behind his performance, the Demon Deacons made it to the NCAA tournament, lost in the Sweet Sixteen to St. Joseph’s. Paul came out of the season ranked Third Team All-ACC and ACC Rookie of the Year.
For two weeks early in Paul’s sophomore season, Wake Forest ranked first in the country for the first time in school history. Paul registered 26 points and eight assists in a triumph over rival North Carolina on January 15, 2005; he also scored 23 points in a triumph over rival Duke on February 3.
Paul’s image suffered momentarily after he punched NC State guard Julius Hodge in the crotch in the last game of the year. Paul was suspended one game from the ACC Tournament. Once more qualifying for the NCAA, the Demon Deacons suffered a second round upset at the hands of West Virginia.
Paul was finally voted First Team Consensus All-America with final averages of 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.4 steals per game; with a 3.21 grade point average (GPA), he also was named to ESPN’s Academic All-America Team. Paul declared on April 15, 2005, that he will be turning professional and recruiting an agent Wake Forest retired Paul’s jersey on March 2, 2013. He was included into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
Professional Career
Chris Paul was the fourth selection the New Orleans Hornets selected during the 2005 NBA Draft. He started his professional life here. Paul demonstrated right from the beginning that his exceptional vision, accurate passes, and leadership abilities would help him to win games. He rose fast to become the Hornets team’s face and received the NBA Rookie of the Year title in 2006.
Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers over time, where he and Blake Griffin formed one of the league’s best duads. Paul set multiple assists marks and was chosen to several All-Star teams while with the Clippers. With the Houston Rockets and then the Phoenix Suns, particularly in terms of team leadership and individual accolades, he did hit new heights.
- 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year.
- Numerous All-Star appearances (11× NBA All-Star).
- 2011-2012 All-NBA First Team.
- Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA in 2008 and 2012.
Notable Efforts and Achievements
Over his career, Chris Paul has won many accolades. By 2024 he is among the most dependable and consistent point guards in NBA history. He has received:
- 11xs NBA All-Star (2008, 2010–2015, 2017–2020)
- Four times NBA Assist Leader (2008–2010, 2014).
- 2008 and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist
- All-Defensive Team for NBA 2009–2012
- 2013 NBA All-Star Game MVP
Paul also shows his ability on both ends of the court by becoming a multiple-time NBA All-Defensive Team choice. Every team he has played for has benefited from his leadership skills, which have turned underperforming clubs into playoff candidates.
Chris Paul Interesting Facts
- Passionate golfer Chris Paul has even sponsored the Chris Paul Charity Golf Tournament to generate funds for several humanitarian projects.
- He is rather good friend of other NBA stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.
- With his playing style included into the game, Paul served as the model for the NBA 2K series’s character “CP3”.
- In a high school basketball game, he once faced LeBron James and both showed early indicators of their ultimate NBA brilliance.
